Covina, 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.
Covina
63.7
#1744 nationally
Forest Grove
66.1
#1584 nationally
Covina leads in walk score (59 vs 41). Forest Grove leads in cost of living index (123 vs 158). Covina leads in median household income ($89,650 vs $77,977).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Covina, CA | Forest Grove, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.7 (#1744) | 66.1 (#1584) |
| Population | 48,728 | 26,799 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $804,931 | $526,407 |
| Median Household Income | $89,650 | $77,977 |
| Average Commute | 32.3 min | 28.9 min |
| Walk Score | 59 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 9.7 | 9.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 158 | 123 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+34.0 |
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63.7 Score
Covina, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$804,931
Population
48,728
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
59
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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