Garfield Heights, OH vs Oak Lawn, 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.
Garfield Heights
80.4
#77 nationally
Oak Lawn
76
#400 nationally
Oak Lawn leads in crime level (4.9 vs 12.7). Oak Lawn leads in median household income ($77,221 vs $49,864). Garfield Heights leads in average commute (23.5 min vs 31.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Garfield Heights, OH | Oak Lawn, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.4 (#77) | 76 (#400) |
| Population | 28,900 | 55,734 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $138,742 | $301,108 |
| Median Household Income | $49,864 | $77,221 |
| Average Commute | 23.5 min | 31.8 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 12.7 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 83 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+31.5 | D+42.0 |
B-
80.4 Score
Garfield Heights, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$138,742
Population
28,900
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
44
Midwest
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C
76 Score
Oak Lawn, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$301,108
Population
55,734
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
58
Midwest
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