Central Point, OR vs Garden Grove, 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
Garden Grove
63.2
#1788 nationally
Garden Grove leads in walk score (62 vs 32). Central Point leads in average commute (15.8 min vs 29.1 min). Central Point leads in crime level (4.7 vs 7.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Central Point, OR | Garden Grove, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#768) | 63.2 (#1788) |
| Population | 19,171 | 168,234 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $423,657 | $1,015,470 |
| Median Household Income | $79,731 | $86,139 |
| Average Commute | 15.8 min | 29.1 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.4 | D+2.6 |
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
63.2 Score
Garden Grove, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,015,470
Population
168,234
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
62
Pacific
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