Park Forest, IL vs Pasadena, TX
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.
Park Forest
78.5
#177 nationally
Pasadena
75.2
#490 nationally
Park Forest leads in crime level (7.8 vs 15.5). Pasadena leads in walk score (43 vs 29). Pasadena leads in average commute (25.7 min vs 33 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Park Forest, IL | Pasadena, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.5 (#177) | 75.2 (#490) |
| Population | 20,763 | 146,716 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $160,865 | $218,827 |
| Median Household Income | $58,907 | $64,698 |
| Average Commute | 33 min | 25.7 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 7.8 | 15.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+5.5 |
C+
78.5 Score
Park Forest, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$160,865
Population
20,763
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
29
Midwest
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C
75.2 Score
Pasadena, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$218,827
Population
146,716
Crime
High
Walk Score
43
Southwest
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