Park Forest, IL vs St. John, 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
St. John
72.5
#884 nationally
St. John leads in crime level (0.7 vs 7.8). St. John leads in median household income ($123,799 vs $58,907). Park Forest leads in cost of living index (91 vs 109).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Park Forest, IL | St. John, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.5 (#177) | 72.5 (#884) |
| Population | 20,763 | 23,644 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $160,865 | $464,864 |
| Median Household Income | $58,907 | $123,799 |
| Average Commute | 33 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 7.8 | 0.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+5.6 |
Data coverage note: St. John is missing data for 1 metric that Park Forest has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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-
72.5 Score
St. John, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$464,864
Population
23,644
Crime
Very Low
Median Income
$123,799
Midwest
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