Oregon, OH vs Portage, IN
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
81
#55 nationally
Portage
71.1
#1027 nationally
Oregon leads in average commute (18.8 min vs 28.7 min). Oregon leads in crime level (5.3 vs 6.4). Oregon leads in cost of living index (89 vs 94).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oregon, OH | Portage, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81 (#55) | 71.1 (#1027) |
| Population | 19,711 | 38,513 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $232,413 | $269,590 |
| Median Household Income | $73,883 | $71,317 |
| Average Commute | 18.8 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+12.6 | R+10.5 |
Data coverage note: Portage is missing data for 1 metric that Oregon has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
B-
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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C-
71.1 Score
Portage, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$269,590
Population
38,513
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$71,317
Midwest
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