Forest Grove, OR vs Worcester, MA
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.
Forest Grove
66.1
#1584 nationally
Worcester
66.6
#1530 nationally
Worcester leads in walk score (62 vs 41). Forest Grove leads in median household income ($77,977 vs $52,891). Worcester leads in cost of living index (108 vs 123).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Forest Grove, OR | Worcester, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.1 (#1584) | 66.6 (#1530) |
| Population | 26,799 | 206,518 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $526,407 | $441,802 |
| Median Household Income | $77,977 | $52,891 |
| Average Commute | 28.9 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 9.2 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 123 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+34.0 | D+10.0 |
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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D
66.6 Score
Worcester, MA
Heart of the Commonwealth
Median Home
$441,802
Population
206,518
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Northeast
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