Oak Park, IL vs Valparaiso, IN
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
Valparaiso
73.7
#693 nationally
Valparaiso leads in crime level (1.8 vs 8.9). Oak Park leads in walk score (78 vs 39). Oak Park leads in median household income ($103,264 vs $59,943).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oak Park, IL | Valparaiso, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.1 (#1024) | 73.7 (#693) |
| Population | 52,055 | 34,627 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $489,829 | $364,451 |
| Median Household Income | $103,264 | $59,943 |
| Average Commute | 33.4 min | 23.4 min |
| Walk Score | 78 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | 1.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 127 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+10.5 |
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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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73.7 Score
Valparaiso, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$364,451
Population
34,627
Crime
Low
Walk Score
39
Midwest
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