Park Forest, IL vs Schererville, 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.
Park Forest
78.5
#177 nationally
Schererville
72.3
#912 nationally
Schererville leads in crime level (3.4 vs 7.8). Schererville leads in median household income ($79,662 vs $58,907). Park Forest leads in walk score (29 vs 23).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Park Forest, IL | Schererville, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.5 (#177) | 72.3 (#912) |
| Population | 20,763 | 29,657 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $160,865 | $362,501 |
| Median Household Income | $58,907 | $79,662 |
| Average Commute | 33 min | 31.2 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 7.8 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+5.6 |
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-
72.3 Score
Schererville, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$362,501
Population
29,657
Crime
Low
Walk Score
23
Midwest
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