Barstow, CA vs Forest Park, 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.

Barstow

67.4

#1421 nationally

vs

Forest Park

75.4

#461 nationally

Forest Park leads in crime level (7.8 vs 30.4). Barstow leads in walk score (40 vs 26). Forest Park leads in median household income ($63,690 vs $52,200).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Barstow, CA Forest Park, OH
WhereAtHome Score 67.4 (#1421) 75.4 (#461)
Population 24,964 19,839
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $266,998 $239,236
Median Household Income $52,200 $63,690
Average Commute 27.9 min 25.6 min
Walk Score 40 26
Crime Level 30.4 7.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 104 91
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+2.1 D+14.9