Big Spring, TX 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.
Big Spring
77.9
#207 nationally
Forest Park
75.4
#461 nationally
Forest Park leads in crime level (7.8 vs 20.9). Big Spring leads in average commute (19.8 min vs 25.6 min). Forest Park leads in walk score (26 vs 21).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Big Spring, TX | Forest Park, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.9 (#207) | 75.4 (#461) |
| Population | 22,373 | 19,839 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $147,462 | $239,236 |
| Median Household Income | $65,418 | $63,690 |
| Average Commute | 19.8 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 20.9 | 7.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+62.8 | D+14.9 |
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77.9 Score
Big Spring, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$147,462
Population
22,373
Crime
High
Walk Score
21
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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