Oak Forest, IL vs Vestavia Hills, AL
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
Vestavia Hills
73.5
#730 nationally
Oak Forest leads in walk score (36 vs 22). Vestavia Hills leads in average commute (20.1 min vs 32.3 min). Vestavia Hills leads in median household income ($127,582 vs $89,758).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oak Forest, IL | Vestavia Hills, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.2 (#270) | 73.5 (#730) |
| Population | 26,199 | 38,020 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $303,574 | $573,031 |
| Median Household Income | $89,758 | $127,582 |
| Average Commute | 32.3 min | 20.1 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 2.4 | 2.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+10.4 |
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
73.5 Score
Vestavia Hills, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$573,031
Population
38,020
Crime
Low
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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