El Centro, 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.
El Centro
70
#1141 nationally
Forest Grove
66.1
#1584 nationally
Forest Grove leads in median household income ($77,977 vs $54,922). El Centro leads in average commute (21.6 min vs 28.9 min). El Centro leads in walk score (51 vs 41).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | El Centro, CA | Forest Grove, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70 (#1141) | 66.1 (#1584) |
| Population | 43,772 | 26,799 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $396,150 | $526,407 |
| Median Household Income | $54,922 | $77,977 |
| Average Commute | 21.6 min | 28.9 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 9.0 | 9.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 123 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+0.9 | D+34.0 |
C-
70 Score
El Centro, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$396,150
Population
43,772
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
51
Pacific
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D
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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