Camden, NJ vs Oak Forest, IL
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.
Camden
74.3
#607 nationally
Oak Forest
77.2
#270 nationally
Oak Forest leads in crime level (2.4 vs 37.8). Oak Forest leads in median household income ($89,758 vs $36,258). Camden leads in walk score (63 vs 36).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Camden, NJ | Oak Forest, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.3 (#607) | 77.2 (#270) |
| Population | 71,100 | 26,199 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $146,599 | $303,574 |
| Median Household Income | $36,258 | $89,758 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 63 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 37.8 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+27.4 | D+42.0 |
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74.3 Score
Camden, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$146,599
Population
71,100
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
63
Northeast
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77.2 Score
Oak Forest, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$303,574
Population
26,199
Crime
Low
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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