Fate, TX 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.
Fate
73.8
#671 nationally
Oak Forest
77.2
#270 nationally
Fate leads in crime level (1.6 vs 2.4). Fate leads in median household income ($121,935 vs $89,758). Oak Forest leads in cost of living index (104 vs 120).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fate, TX | Oak Forest, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.8 (#671) | 77.2 (#270) |
| Population | 24,626 | 26,199 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $359,854 | $303,574 |
| Median Household Income | $121,935 | $89,758 |
| Average Commute | 35 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 36 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+40.9 | D+42.0 |
Data coverage note: Fate is missing data for 1 metric that Oak Forest has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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73.8 Score
Fate, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$359,854
Population
24,626
Crime
Low
Median Income
$121,935
Southwest
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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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