Mount Prospect, IL 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.
Mount Prospect
77.7
#223 nationally
Oak Park
71.1
#1024 nationally
Mount Prospect leads in crime level (2.5 vs 8.9). Mount Prospect leads in average commute (28.3 min vs 33.4 min). Mount Prospect leads in walk score (87 vs 78).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mount Prospect, IL | Oak Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.7 (#223) | 71.1 (#1024) |
| Population | 54,298 | 52,055 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $455,313 | $489,829 |
| Median Household Income | $100,526 | $103,264 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 33.4 min |
| Walk Score | 87 | 78 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 8.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 127 |
| 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-
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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