Colton, CA vs Forest Grove, OR
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.
Colton
64.1
#1716 nationally
Forest Grove
66.1
#1584 nationally
Forest Grove leads in crime level (9.2 vs 10.8). Forest Grove leads in median household income ($77,977 vs $66,725). Colton leads in walk score (43 vs 41).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Colton, CA | Forest Grove, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.1 (#1716) | 66.1 (#1584) |
| Population | 53,357 | 26,799 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $499,754 | $526,407 |
| Median Household Income | $66,725 | $77,977 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 28.9 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 10.8 | 9.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 127 | 123 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.1 | D+34.0 |
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64.1 Score
Colton, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$499,754
Population
53,357
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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66.1 Score
Forest Grove, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$526,407
Population
26,799
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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