Gadsden, AL vs Oregon, OH
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.
Gadsden
77.2
#267 nationally
Oregon
81
#55 nationally
Oregon leads in crime level (5.3 vs 15.9). Oregon leads in median household income ($73,883 vs $39,696). Gadsden leads in walk score (25 vs 23).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gadsden, AL | Oregon, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.2 (#267) | 81 (#55) |
| Population | 33,229 | 19,711 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $116,676 | $232,413 |
| Median Household Income | $39,696 | $73,883 |
| Average Commute | 19.4 min | 18.8 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 15.9 | 5.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 82 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+55.7 | D+12.6 |
C+
77.2 Score
Gadsden, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$116,676
Population
33,229
Crime
High
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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B-
81 Score
Oregon, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$232,413
Population
19,711
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
23
Midwest
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