McMinnville, OR vs Merced, 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.
McMinnville
68.2
#1334 nationally
Merced
64.3
#1702 nationally
McMinnville leads in crime level (6.2 vs 21.5). McMinnville leads in average commute (21.1 min vs 27 min). McMinnville leads in median household income ($65,318 vs $59,233).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | McMinnville, OR | Merced, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.2 (#1334) | 64.3 (#1702) |
| Population | 34,450 | 93,692 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $488,040 | $397,570 |
| Median Household Income | $65,318 | $59,233 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 21.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.1 | R+4.4 |
D+
68.2 Score
McMinnville, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$488,040
Population
34,450
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
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D
64.3 Score
Merced, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$397,570
Population
93,692
Crime
High
Walk Score
42
Pacific
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