East Ridge, TN 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.
East Ridge
72.6
#856 nationally
Forest Park
75.4
#461 nationally
Forest Park leads in crime level (7.8 vs 11.3). East Ridge leads in average commute (19.3 min vs 25.6 min). Forest Park leads in median household income ($63,690 vs $53,103).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | East Ridge, TN | Forest Park, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#856) | 75.4 (#461) |
| Population | 21,961 | 19,839 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $258,885 | $239,236 |
| Median Household Income | $53,103 | $63,690 |
| Average Commute | 19.3 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 11.3 | 7.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.1 | D+14.9 |
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72.6 Score
East Ridge, TN
Small Tennessee city with local appeal
Median Home
$258,885
Population
21,961
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
30
Southeast
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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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