Maple 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.
Maple Heights
80.3
#83 nationally
Oak Lawn
76
#400 nationally
Oak Lawn leads in crime level (4.9 vs 11.0). Oak Lawn leads in median household income ($77,221 vs $49,877). Oak Lawn leads in walk score (58 vs 40).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Maple Heights, OH | Oak Lawn, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.3 (#83) | 76 (#400) |
| Population | 22,984 | 55,734 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $135,790 | $301,108 |
| Median Household Income | $49,877 | $77,221 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 31.8 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 11.0 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+31.5 | D+42.0 |
B-
80.3 Score
Maple Heights, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$135,790
Population
22,984
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
40
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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