Forest Park, OH vs Lockport, 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
Lockport
73
#798 nationally
Lockport leads in crime level (1.8 vs 7.8). Lockport leads in median household income ($106,923 vs $63,690). Forest Park leads in average commute (25.6 min vs 38.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Forest Park, OH | Lockport, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.4 (#461) | 73 (#798) |
| Population | 19,839 | 26,537 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $239,236 | $375,450 |
| Median Household Income | $63,690 | $106,923 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 38.2 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 7.8 | 1.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+14.9 | D+1.6 |
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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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73 Score
Lockport, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$375,450
Population
26,537
Crime
Low
Walk Score
26
Midwest
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