Oak Forest, IL vs Port Arthur, TX
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
Port Arthur
77.7
#224 nationally
Oak Forest leads in crime level (2.4 vs 19.7). Oak Forest leads in median household income ($89,758 vs $45,357). Port Arthur leads in average commute (23 min vs 32.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oak Forest, IL | Port Arthur, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.2 (#270) | 77.7 (#224) |
| Population | 26,199 | 55,547 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $303,574 | $125,021 |
| Median Household Income | $89,758 | $45,357 |
| Average Commute | 32.3 min | 23 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 2.4 | 19.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 85 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+8.9 |
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+
77.7 Score
Port Arthur, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$125,021
Population
55,547
Crime
High
Walk Score
33
Southwest
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