Central Point, OR vs Fontana, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Central Point
73.2
#768 nationally
Fontana
63.7
#1746 nationally
Central Point leads in average commute (15.8 min vs 33.3 min). Central Point leads in crime level (4.7 vs 7.4). Central Point leads in cost of living index (118 vs 141).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Central Point, OR | Fontana, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#768) | 63.7 (#1746) |
| Population | 19,171 | 215,465 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $423,657 | $640,652 |
| Median Household Income | $79,731 | $93,230 |
| Average Commute | 15.8 min | 33.3 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 7.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 141 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.4 | R+2.1 |
C
73.2 Score
Central Point, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$423,657
Population
19,171
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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D
63.7 Score
Fontana, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$640,652
Population
215,465
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
37
Pacific
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