Oak Forest, IL vs San Pablo, CA
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
San Pablo
62.8
#1826 nationally
Oak Forest leads in crime level (2.4 vs 17.2). San Pablo leads in walk score (73 vs 36). Oak Forest leads in cost of living index (104 vs 140).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oak Forest, IL | San Pablo, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.2 (#270) | 62.8 (#1826) |
| Population | 26,199 | 31,249 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $303,574 | $561,356 |
| Median Household Income | $89,758 | $72,552 |
| Average Commute | 32.3 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 2.4 | 17.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 140 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+38.0 |
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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D-
62.8 Score
San Pablo, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$561,356
Population
31,249
Crime
High
Walk Score
73
Pacific
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