Oregon City, OR vs Poway, 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.
Oregon City
66.1
#1586 nationally
Poway
66.1
#1587 nationally
Poway leads in crime level (3.7 vs 6.3). Poway leads in median household income ($135,605 vs $90,174). Oregon City leads in cost of living index (129 vs 179).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oregon City, OR | Poway, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.1 (#1586) | 66.1 (#1587) |
| Population | 37,351 | 48,051 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $605,330 | $1,225,939 |
| Median Household Income | $90,174 | $135,605 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 6.3 | 3.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 179 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.7 | D+16.8 |
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66.1 Score
Oregon City, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$605,330
Population
37,351
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
38
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66.1 Score
Poway, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,225,939
Population
48,051
Crime
Low
Walk Score
30
Pacific
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