Happy Valley, OR vs Leander, TX
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.
Happy Valley
66.9
#1485 nationally
Leander
75.8
#416 nationally
Leander leads in crime level (1.9 vs 3.8). Leander leads in cost of living index (115 vs 153). Happy Valley leads in average commute (28 min vs 29.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Happy Valley, OR | Leander, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.9 (#1485) | 75.8 (#416) |
| Population | 28,409 | 80,067 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $686,520 | $427,012 |
| Median Household Income | $126,108 | $129,684 |
| Average Commute | 28 min | 29.5 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 28 |
| Crime Level | 3.8 | 1.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 153 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.7 | D+39.3 |
Data coverage note: Happy Valley is missing data for 1 metric that Leander has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
66.9 Score
Happy Valley, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$686,520
Population
28,409
Crime
Low
Median Income
$126,108
Pacific
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C
75.8 Score
Leander, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$427,012
Population
80,067
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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