Central Point, OR vs Santa Ana, 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
Santa Ana
63.6
#1759 nationally
Santa Ana leads in walk score (55 vs 32). Central Point leads in average commute (15.8 min vs 26.8 min). Central Point leads in cost of living index (118 vs 138).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Central Point, OR | Santa Ana, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#768) | 63.6 (#1759) |
| Population | 19,171 | 310,227 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $423,657 | $869,263 |
| Median Household Income | $79,731 | $72,458 |
| Average Commute | 15.8 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 55 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 138 |
| 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
63.6 Score
Santa Ana, CA
Heart of Orange County
Median Home
$869,263
Population
310,227
Crime
Moderate
Schools
C
Pacific
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