Forest Park, GA vs Waltham, MA
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
Waltham
66.7
#1517 nationally
Waltham leads in median household income ($113,443 vs $41,837). Waltham leads in crime level (6.9 vs 15.7). Forest Park leads in cost of living index (87 vs 164).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Forest Park, GA | Waltham, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73 (#795) | 66.7 (#1517) |
| Population | 19,368 | 64,477 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $164,986 | $831,292 |
| Median Household Income | $41,837 | $113,443 |
| Average Commute | 27.3 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 15.7 | 6.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 164 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+69.2 | D+39.5 |
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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D
66.7 Score
Waltham, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$831,292
Population
64,477
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
57
Northeast
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