Oak Forest, IL vs Rocky River, OH
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
Rocky River
77.9
#211 nationally
Rocky River leads in crime level (0.6 vs 2.4). Rocky River leads in average commute (22.3 min vs 32.3 min). Rocky River leads in walk score (44 vs 36).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oak Forest, IL | Rocky River, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.2 (#270) | 77.9 (#211) |
| Population | 26,199 | 21,236 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $303,574 | $408,262 |
| Median Household Income | $89,758 | $90,459 |
| Average Commute | 32.3 min | 22.3 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 2.4 | 0.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+31.5 |
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+
77.9 Score
Rocky River, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$408,262
Population
21,236
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
44
Midwest
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