Northfield, MN vs Oregon, OH
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.
Northfield
73.6
#708 nationally
Oregon
81
#55 nationally
Northfield leads in walk score (31 vs 23). Northfield leads in crime level (4.2 vs 5.3). Oregon leads in cost of living index (89 vs 105).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Northfield, MN | Oregon, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.6 (#708) | 81 (#55) |
| Population | 21,020 | 19,711 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $396,746 | $232,413 |
| Median Household Income | $83,125 | $73,883 |
| Average Commute | 19.1 min | 18.8 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 4.2 | 5.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.5 | D+12.6 |
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73.6 Score
Northfield, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$396,746
Population
21,020
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
31
Midwest
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81 Score
Oregon, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$232,413
Population
19,711
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
23
Midwest
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