Forest Park, OH vs Lake Zurich, 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.
Forest Park
75.4
#461 nationally
Lake Zurich
74
#646 nationally
Lake Zurich leads in crime level (1.7 vs 7.8). Lake Zurich leads in median household income ($135,211 vs $63,690). Forest Park leads in cost of living index (91 vs 123).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Forest Park, OH | Lake Zurich, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.4 (#461) | 74 (#646) |
| Population | 19,839 | 19,676 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $239,236 | $510,350 |
| Median Household Income | $63,690 | $135,211 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 29.8 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 7.8 | 1.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 123 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+14.9 | D+20.8 |
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75.4 Score
Forest Park, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$239,236
Population
19,839
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
26
Midwest
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74 Score
Lake Zurich, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$510,350
Population
19,676
Crime
Low
Walk Score
34
Midwest
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