Oak Forest, IL vs Yorkville, 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
Yorkville
71.4
#988 nationally
Oak Forest leads in walk score (36 vs 18). Yorkville leads in crime level (2.0 vs 2.4). Yorkville leads in median household income ($105,322 vs $89,758).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oak Forest, IL | Yorkville, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.2 (#270) | 71.4 (#988) |
| Population | 26,199 | 24,693 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $303,574 | $410,890 |
| Median Household Income | $89,758 | $105,322 |
| Average Commute | 32.3 min | 35.7 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 18 |
| Crime Level | 2.4 | 2.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+1.5 |
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-
71.4 Score
Yorkville, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$410,890
Population
24,693
Crime
Low
Walk Score
18
Midwest
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