Forest Park, GA vs Scranton, PA
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
Scranton
80.8
#65 nationally
Scranton leads in crime level (7.7 vs 15.7). Scranton leads in walk score (58 vs 34). Scranton leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 27.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Forest Park, GA | Scranton, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73 (#795) | 80.8 (#65) |
| Population | 19,368 | 75,805 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $164,986 | $194,124 |
| Median Household Income | $41,837 | $48,776 |
| Average Commute | 27.3 min | 19.6 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 15.7 | 7.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 90 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+69.2 | D+2.8 |
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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B-
80.8 Score
Scranton, PA
Pennsylvania community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$194,124
Population
75,805
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
58
Northeast
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