Dearborn Heights, MI vs Oak Park, 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.
Dearborn Heights
76.8
#307 nationally
Oak Park
71.1
#1024 nationally
Oak Park leads in median household income ($103,264 vs $58,335). Oak Park leads in walk score (78 vs 47). Oak Park leads in crime level (8.9 vs 12.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dearborn Heights, MI | Oak Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.8 (#307) | 71.1 (#1024) |
| Population | 60,872 | 52,055 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $218,417 | $489,829 |
| Median Household Income | $58,335 | $103,264 |
| Average Commute | 24.2 min | 33.4 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 78 |
| Crime Level | 12.6 | 8.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 127 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+29.0 | D+42.0 |
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76.8 Score
Dearborn Heights, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$218,417
Population
60,872
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
Midwest
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71.1 Score
Oak Park, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$489,829
Population
52,055
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
78
Midwest
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