Mint Hill, NC vs Oak Park, 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.
Mint Hill
68.7
#1295 nationally
Oak Park
71.1
#1024 nationally
Oak Park leads in walk score (78 vs 10). Mint Hill leads in crime level (2.7 vs 8.9). Mint Hill leads in average commute (28.1 min vs 33.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mint Hill, NC | Oak Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1295) | 71.1 (#1024) |
| Population | 27,815 | 52,055 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $516,660 | $489,829 |
| Median Household Income | $92,102 | $103,264 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 33.4 min |
| Walk Score | 10 | 78 |
| Crime Level | 2.7 | 8.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 127 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+42.0 |
D+
68.7 Score
Mint Hill, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$516,660
Population
27,815
Crime
Low
Walk Score
10
Southeast
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C-
71.1 Score
Oak Park, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$489,829
Population
52,055
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
78
Midwest
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