Central Point, OR vs Lake Elsinore, 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
Lake Elsinore
62.4
#1859 nationally
Central Point leads in average commute (15.8 min vs 42.6 min). Central Point leads in walk score (32 vs 25). Central Point leads in cost of living index (118 vs 139).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Central Point, OR | Lake Elsinore, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#768) | 62.4 (#1859) |
| Population | 19,171 | 73,028 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $423,657 | $589,630 |
| Median Household Income | $79,731 | $89,788 |
| Average Commute | 15.8 min | 42.6 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 4.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 139 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.4 | R+1.3 |
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
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62.4 Score
Lake Elsinore, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$589,630
Population
73,028
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
25
Pacific
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