Oak Park, IL vs Wake Forest, NC
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
Wake Forest
68.8
#1286 nationally
Oak Park leads in walk score (78 vs 20). Wake Forest leads in crime level (4.0 vs 8.9). Wake Forest leads in median household income ($115,159 vs $103,264).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oak Park, IL | Wake Forest, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.1 (#1024) | 68.8 (#1286) |
| Population | 52,055 | 54,337 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $489,829 | $513,720 |
| Median Household Income | $103,264 | $115,159 |
| Average Commute | 33.4 min | 31.7 min |
| Walk Score | 78 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | 4.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 127 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+25.6 |
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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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D+
68.8 Score
Wake Forest, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$513,720
Population
54,337
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
20
Southeast
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