Oak Forest, IL vs Park Ridge, 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.
Oak Forest
77.2
#270 nationally
Park Ridge
74.2
#621 nationally
Park Ridge leads in median household income ($137,964 vs $89,758). Park Ridge leads in walk score (54 vs 36). Oak Forest leads in cost of living index (104 vs 136).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oak Forest, IL | Park Ridge, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.2 (#270) | 74.2 (#621) |
| Population | 26,199 | 37,897 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $303,574 | $595,303 |
| Median Household Income | $89,758 | $137,964 |
| Average Commute | 32.3 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 2.4 | 2.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 136 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+42.0 |
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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C
74.2 Score
Park Ridge, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$595,303
Population
37,897
Crime
Low
Walk Score
54
Midwest
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