Missouri City, 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.
Missouri City
75.6
#439 nationally
Oak Forest
77.2
#270 nationally
Oak Forest leads in crime level (2.4 vs 3.9). Oak Forest leads in walk score (36 vs 25). Missouri City leads in median household income ($97,211 vs $89,758).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Missouri City, TX | Oak Forest, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.6 (#439) | 77.2 (#270) |
| Population | 76,773 | 26,199 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $336,838 | $303,574 |
| Median Household Income | $97,211 | $89,758 |
| Average Commute | 31.1 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 3.9 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+42.0 |
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75.6 Score
Missouri City, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$336,838
Population
76,773
Crime
Low
Walk Score
25
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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