Madera, CA vs Oak Harbor, WA
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
Oak Harbor
70
#1146 nationally
Oak Harbor leads in crime level (3.1 vs 10.8). Madera leads in walk score (42 vs 27). Oak Harbor leads in average commute (19.7 min vs 28.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Madera, CA | Oak Harbor, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.3 (#1641) | 70 (#1146) |
| Population | 68,079 | 24,016 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $426,523 | $536,285 |
| Median Household Income | $61,626 | $68,039 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 19.7 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 10.8 | 3.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 123 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.8 | D+16.6 |
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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
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70 Score
Oak Harbor, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$536,285
Population
24,016
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
Pacific
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