Happy Valley, OR vs Oxnard, 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.
Happy Valley
66.9
#1485 nationally
Oxnard
62.3
#1864 nationally
Happy Valley leads in crime level (3.8 vs 16.3). Happy Valley leads in median household income ($126,108 vs $90,409). Oxnard leads in average commute (25.2 min vs 28 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Happy Valley, OR | Oxnard, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.9 (#1485) | 62.3 (#1864) |
| Population | 28,409 | 198,488 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $686,520 | $771,743 |
| Median Household Income | $126,108 | $90,409 |
| Average Commute | 28 min | 25.2 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 57 |
| Crime Level | 3.8 | 16.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 153 | 154 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.7 | D+15.1 |
Data coverage note: Happy Valley is missing data for 1 metric that Oxnard 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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D-
62.3 Score
Oxnard, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$771,743
Population
198,488
Crime
High
Walk Score
57
Pacific
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