Madera, CA vs McMinnville, 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.
Madera
65.3
#1641 nationally
McMinnville
68.2
#1334 nationally
McMinnville leads in crime level (6.2 vs 10.8). McMinnville leads in average commute (21.1 min vs 28.3 min). McMinnville leads in median household income ($65,318 vs $61,626).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Madera, CA | McMinnville, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.3 (#1641) | 68.2 (#1334) |
| Population | 68,079 | 34,450 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $426,523 | $488,040 |
| Median Household Income | $61,626 | $65,318 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 21.1 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 10.8 | 6.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.8 | R+6.1 |
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65.3 Score
Madera, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$426,523
Population
68,079
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
42
Pacific
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D+
68.2 Score
McMinnville, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$488,040
Population
34,450
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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