Centerville, OH 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.
Centerville
76.4
#347 nationally
Forest Park
75.4
#461 nationally
Centerville leads in crime level (1.0 vs 7.8). Centerville leads in median household income ($79,509 vs $63,690). Centerville leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 25.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Centerville, OH | Forest Park, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.4 (#347) | 75.4 (#461) |
| Population | 25,754 | 19,839 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $391,980 | $239,236 |
| Median Household Income | $79,509 | $63,690 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 1.0 | 7.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | Even | D+14.9 |
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76.4 Score
Centerville, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$391,980
Population
25,754
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
30
Midwest
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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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