Benton, AR 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.
Benton
73.9
#655 nationally
Forest Park
75.4
#461 nationally
Forest Park leads in walk score (26 vs 17). Forest Park leads in crime level (7.8 vs 11.3). Benton leads in average commute (22.7 min vs 25.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Benton, AR | Forest Park, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.9 (#655) | 75.4 (#461) |
| Population | 37,558 | 19,839 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $241,204 | $239,236 |
| Median Household Income | $66,868 | $63,690 |
| Average Commute | 22.7 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 11.3 | 7.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+40.1 | D+14.9 |
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73.9 Score
Benton, AR
Small Arkansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$241,204
Population
37,558
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
17
Southwest
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75.4 Score
Forest Park, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$239,236
Population
19,839
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
26
Midwest
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