Mount Prospect, 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.
Mount Prospect
77.7
#223 nationally
Oak Forest
77.2
#270 nationally
Mount Prospect leads in walk score (87 vs 36). Oak Forest leads in cost of living index (104 vs 119). Mount Prospect leads in average commute (28.3 min vs 32.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mount Prospect, IL | Oak Forest, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.7 (#223) | 77.2 (#270) |
| Population | 54,298 | 26,199 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $455,313 | $303,574 |
| Median Household Income | $100,526 | $89,758 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 87 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+42.0 |
C+
77.7 Score
Mount Prospect, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$455,313
Population
54,298
Crime
Low
Walk Score
87
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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