Oak Park, IL vs West Melbourne, FL
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
West Melbourne
72.6
#867 nationally
Oak Park leads in walk score (78 vs 22). West Melbourne leads in crime level (4.2 vs 8.9). West Melbourne leads in average commute (23.5 min vs 33.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oak Park, IL | West Melbourne, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.1 (#1024) | 72.6 (#867) |
| Population | 52,055 | 29,144 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $489,829 | $374,472 |
| Median Household Income | $103,264 | $86,398 |
| Average Commute | 33.4 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 78 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 127 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+20.8 |
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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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72.6 Score
West Melbourne, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$374,472
Population
29,144
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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