Leander, TX vs Oak Forest, 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.
Leander
75.8
#416 nationally
Oak Forest
77.2
#270 nationally
Leander leads in median household income ($129,684 vs $89,758). Oak Forest leads in walk score (36 vs 28). Leander leads in crime level (1.9 vs 2.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Leander, TX | Oak Forest, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.8 (#416) | 77.2 (#270) |
| Population | 80,067 | 26,199 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $427,012 | $303,574 |
| Median Household Income | $129,684 | $89,758 |
| Average Commute | 29.5 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 1.9 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | D+42.0 |
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75.8 Score
Leander, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$427,012
Population
80,067
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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77.2 Score
Oak Forest, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$303,574
Population
26,199
Crime
Low
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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