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Harper vs Vale

Harper, Oregon versus Vale, Oregon: a factual, side-by-side comparison of cost of living, housing, safety, schools, and climate. Greener figures rank better among US places.

Overall livability

Harper

Mixed · objective livability47/100

Vale

Solid · objective livability52/100

Vale edges out Harper on overall objective livability (52 vs 47 of 100), though each leads on different factors below.

Factor-by-factor comparison

FactorHarperVale
Affordability
Median Household Income$58k$43k
Cost of Living$47k$45k
Home Value$171k$143k
Monthly Rent$808
Monthly Owner Costs$52$389
Property Tax Rate0.46%0.99%
Income Tax9.90%9.90%
Sales Tax0.00%0.00%
Estimated total tax burden11.24%13.14%
Unemployment0.0%10.2%
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)31°F31°F
Summer Temp (Jul)74°F77°F
Annual Precipitation10.0 in10.0 in
Annual Snowfall6.0 in15.4 in
Sunny Days244 days268 days
Summer Humidity46°F43°F
Comfortable Days37 days49 days
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk73.263.6
Air Quality37 AQI
School Quality44.252.8
Violent Crime1508/100k
Property Crime2846/100k
Community
Population1842,037
Median Age26.530.8
Racial Diversity0.000.27
Male/Female Ratio0.880.98
Political LeaningR+43R+61
White (%)98.4%78.2%
Black (%)0.0%0.0%
Hispanic (%)1.6%18.5%
Asian (%)0.0%1.2%
Other / Multiracial (%)0.0%2.2%
Getting Around
Commute Time21 min
Walkability9.1/2010.2/20
Airport Distance73 mi58 mi
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access79.7%85.5%
Amenities Nearby0.0019.64
Park & Nature AccessLimitedLimited

Each figure is colored by how it ranks among all US places: green is strong, amber average, red weaker. Neutral factors (population, demographics, target-style climate) show their percentile without a better/worse claim.

Frequently asked questions

Is Harper or Vale more affordable?
Vale has the lower cost of living: its index is $45k, compared with Harper's $47k and Vale's $45k.
Are homes cheaper in Harper or Vale?
The median home value is $171k in Harper and $143k in Vale, so homes are more affordable in Vale.
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