Gresham, OR vs National City, CA
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.
Gresham
65.6
#1622 nationally
National City
62.1
#1876 nationally
Gresham leads in crime level (11.2 vs 19.1). National City leads in walk score (69 vs 47). Gresham leads in median household income ($69,437 vs $59,850).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gresham, OR | National City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.6 (#1622) | 62.1 (#1876) |
| Population | 110,685 | 55,236 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $470,730 | $692,459 |
| Median Household Income | $69,437 | $59,850 |
| Average Commute | 27.5 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 69 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 19.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 124 | 143 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+62.1 | D+16.8 |
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65.6 Score
Gresham, OR
Mid-size Oregon city with community character
Median Home
$470,730
Population
110,685
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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D-
62.1 Score
National City, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$692,459
Population
55,236
Crime
High
Walk Score
69
Pacific
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