Forest Lake, MN vs Solon, 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.
Forest Lake
71.7
#964 nationally
Solon
74.1
#640 nationally
Solon leads in crime level (1.5 vs 3.3). Forest Lake leads in walk score (18 vs 12). Solon leads in median household income ($128,470 vs $91,157).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Forest Lake, MN | Solon, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.7 (#964) | 74.1 (#640) |
| Population | 20,685 | 23,702 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $432,441 | $470,327 |
| Median Household Income | $91,157 | $128,470 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 24.7 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 12 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 1.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.9 | D+31.5 |
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71.7 Score
Forest Lake, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$432,441
Population
20,685
Crime
Low
Walk Score
18
Midwest
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C
74.1 Score
Solon, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$470,327
Population
23,702
Crime
Low
Walk Score
12
Midwest
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