Hermiston, OR vs Hurricane, UT
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.
Hermiston
72.9
#807 nationally
Hurricane
65.5
#1630 nationally
Hurricane leads in crime level (5.6 vs 8.7). Hermiston leads in average commute (19.2 min vs 22.2 min). Hermiston leads in cost of living index (105 vs 111).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hermiston, OR | Hurricane, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#807) | 65.5 (#1630) |
| Population | 19,489 | 23,959 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $348,415 | $504,441 |
| Median Household Income | $65,502 | $64,182 |
| Average Commute | 19.2 min | 22.2 min |
| Walk Score | 45 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 8.7 | 5.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+37.8 | R+52.3 |
Data coverage note: Hurricane is missing data for 1 metric that Hermiston has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
72.9 Score
Hermiston, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$348,415
Population
19,489
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
45
Pacific
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D
65.5 Score
Hurricane, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$504,441
Population
23,959
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$64,182
West
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