Forest Park, GA vs Newark, 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 Park
73
#795 nationally
Newark
74.9
#534 nationally
Newark leads in crime level (7.7 vs 15.7). Newark leads in median household income ($56,284 vs $41,837). Newark leads in average commute (23.6 min vs 27.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Forest Park, GA | Newark, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73 (#795) | 74.9 (#534) |
| Population | 19,368 | 51,046 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $164,986 | $249,974 |
| Median Household Income | $41,837 | $56,284 |
| Average Commute | 27.3 min | 23.6 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 15.7 | 7.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+69.2 | R+30.0 |
C
73 Score
Forest Park, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$164,986
Population
19,368
Crime
High
Walk Score
34
Southeast
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C
74.9 Score
Newark, OH
Ohio community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$249,974
Population
51,046
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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