Central Point, OR vs Monterey Park, 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
Monterey Park
63.4
#1770 nationally
Monterey Park leads in walk score (64 vs 32). Central Point leads in average commute (15.8 min vs 28.8 min). Central Point leads in crime level (4.7 vs 7.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Central Point, OR | Monterey Park, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#768) | 63.4 (#1770) |
| Population | 19,171 | 57,877 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $423,657 | $926,209 |
| Median Household Income | $79,731 | $76,892 |
| Average Commute | 15.8 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 64 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 169 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.4 | D+32.9 |
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
63.4 Score
Monterey Park, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$926,209
Population
57,877
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
64
Pacific
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