Oak Park, MI vs Pickerington, OH
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
76.3
#365 nationally
Pickerington
74.7
#568 nationally
Pickerington leads in crime level (3.7 vs 10.9). Oak Park leads in walk score (45 vs 19). Pickerington leads in median household income ($114,573 vs $61,991).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oak Park, MI | Pickerington, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.3 (#365) | 74.7 (#568) |
| Population | 29,023 | 25,256 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $237,113 | $424,650 |
| Median Household Income | $61,991 | $114,573 |
| Average Commute | 21.3 min | 26 min |
| Walk Score | 45 | 19 |
| Crime Level | 10.9 | 3.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.6 | R+24.1 |
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76.3 Score
Oak Park, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$237,113
Population
29,023
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
45
Midwest
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74.7 Score
Pickerington, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$424,650
Population
25,256
Crime
Low
Walk Score
19
Midwest
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