Detroit, MI vs Oak Park, MI
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.
Detroit
77.3
#253 nationally
Oak Park
76.3
#365 nationally
Oak Park leads in crime level (10.9 vs 48.8). Oak Park leads in median household income ($61,991 vs $37,761). Oak Park leads in average commute (21.3 min vs 25.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Detroit, MI | Oak Park, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.3 (#253) | 76.3 (#365) |
| Population | 633,218 | 29,023 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $76,084 | $237,113 |
| Median Household Income | $37,761 | $61,991 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 21.3 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 48.8 | 10.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 82 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+29.0 | D+10.6 |
C+
77.3 Score
Detroit, MI
Major Michigan city with a diverse economy
Median Home
$76,084
Population
633,218
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
51
Midwest
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C
76.3 Score
Oak Park, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$237,113
Population
29,023
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
45
Midwest
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