Forest Park, OH vs St. Charles, 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
St. Charles
73.3
#762 nationally
St. Charles leads in crime level (2.5 vs 7.8). St. Charles leads in median household income ($110,346 vs $63,690). St. Charles leads in walk score (37 vs 26).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Forest Park, OH | St. Charles, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.4 (#461) | 73.3 (#762) |
| Population | 19,839 | 32,654 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $239,236 | $482,151 |
| Median Household Income | $63,690 | $110,346 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 7.8 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+14.9 | D+9.4 |
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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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73.3 Score
St. Charles, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$482,151
Population
32,654
Crime
Low
Walk Score
37
Midwest
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