Oak Park, IL vs Rochester Hills, MI
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 Park
71.1
#1024 nationally
Rochester Hills
73.4
#744 nationally
Oak Park leads in walk score (78 vs 20). Rochester Hills leads in crime level (2.5 vs 8.9). Rochester Hills leads in average commute (24.8 min vs 33.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oak Park, IL | Rochester Hills, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.1 (#1024) | 73.4 (#744) |
| Population | 52,055 | 76,002 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $489,829 | $476,673 |
| Median Household Income | $103,264 | $115,968 |
| Average Commute | 33.4 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 78 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 127 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+10.6 |
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71.1 Score
Oak Park, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$489,829
Population
52,055
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
78
Midwest
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73.4 Score
Rochester Hills, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$476,673
Population
76,002
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
Midwest
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