Shafter, CA vs Tualatin, OR
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.
Shafter
70.7
#1077 nationally
Tualatin
66.9
#1494 nationally
Tualatin leads in median household income ($105,542 vs $66,418). Shafter leads in walk score (45 vs 29). Tualatin leads in crime level (6.0 vs 7.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Shafter, CA | Tualatin, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1077) | 66.9 (#1494) |
| Population | 21,915 | 27,383 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $387,324 | $635,314 |
| Median Household Income | $66,418 | $105,542 |
| Average Commute | 22 min | 22.6 min |
| Walk Score | 45 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 6.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.1 | D+34.0 |
C-
70.7 Score
Shafter, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$387,324
Population
21,915
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
45
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D
66.9 Score
Tualatin, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$635,314
Population
27,383
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
29
Pacific
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