Medford, OR vs Placentia, 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.
Medford
68.8
#1283 nationally
Placentia
62.2
#1868 nationally
Medford leads in average commute (17 min vs 30.1 min). Placentia leads in median household income ($106,155 vs $65,647). Medford leads in cost of living index (117 vs 174).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Medford, OR | Placentia, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1283) | 62.2 (#1868) |
| Population | 85,098 | 52,192 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $412,596 | $1,113,465 |
| Median Household Income | $65,647 | $106,155 |
| Average Commute | 17 min | 30.1 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 50 |
| Crime Level | 13.5 | 9.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 174 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.4 | D+2.6 |
D+
68.8 Score
Medford, OR
Oregon community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$412,596
Population
85,098
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
38
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D-
62.2 Score
Placentia, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,113,465
Population
52,192
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
50
Pacific
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