High Point, NC vs Oregon City, OR
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.
High Point
72.9
#808 nationally
Oregon City
66.1
#1586 nationally
Oregon City leads in crime level (6.3 vs 12.5). Oregon City leads in walk score (38 vs 23). Oregon City leads in median household income ($90,174 vs $58,582).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | High Point, NC | Oregon City, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#808) | 66.1 (#1586) |
| Population | 116,926 | 37,351 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $251,120 | $605,330 |
| Median Household Income | $58,582 | $90,174 |
| Average Commute | 20.7 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 12.5 | 6.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+21.8 | D+9.7 |
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72.9 Score
High Point, NC
Mid-size North Carolina city with community character
Median Home
$251,120
Population
116,926
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
23
Southeast
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D
66.1 Score
Oregon City, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$605,330
Population
37,351
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
38
Pacific
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