Central Point, OR vs Thornton, CO
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
Thornton
66.7
#1515 nationally
Central Point leads in average commute (15.8 min vs 30.9 min). Central Point leads in crime level (4.7 vs 7.5). Thornton leads in median household income ($95,064 vs $79,731).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Central Point, OR | Thornton, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#768) | 66.7 (#1515) |
| Population | 19,171 | 144,922 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $423,657 | $498,542 |
| Median Household Income | $79,731 | $95,064 |
| Average Commute | 15.8 min | 30.9 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.4 | D+9.0 |
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
66.7 Score
Thornton, CO
Mid-size Colorado city with community character
Median Home
$498,542
Population
144,922
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
West
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