Oak Lawn, IL vs Rockford, 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 Lawn
76
#400 nationally
Rockford
74.8
#554 nationally
Oak Lawn leads in crime level (4.9 vs 29.6). Oak Lawn leads in median household income ($77,221 vs $50,744). Rockford leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 31.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oak Lawn, IL | Rockford, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76 (#400) | 74.8 (#554) |
| Population | 55,734 | 146,120 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $301,108 | $186,815 |
| Median Household Income | $77,221 | $50,744 |
| Average Commute | 31.8 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | 58 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 29.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+0.6 |
C
76 Score
Oak Lawn, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$301,108
Population
55,734
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
58
Midwest
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C
74.8 Score
Rockford, IL
Mid-size Illinois city with community character
Median Home
$186,815
Population
146,120
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
41
Midwest
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