Mokena, IL 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.
Mokena
72.8
#832 nationally
Oak Forest
77.2
#270 nationally
Oak Forest leads in walk score (36 vs 23). Mokena leads in median household income ($122,235 vs $89,758). Oak Forest leads in crime level (2.4 vs 2.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mokena, IL | Oak Forest, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#832) | 77.2 (#270) |
| Population | 19,759 | 26,199 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $461,660 | $303,574 |
| Median Household Income | $122,235 | $89,758 |
| Average Commute | 31.7 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 2.8 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+42.0 |
C-
72.8 Score
Mokena, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$461,660
Population
19,759
Crime
Low
Walk Score
23
Midwest
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C+
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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