Anderson, IN vs Forest Park, 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.
Anderson
77.8
#213 nationally
Forest Park
75.4
#461 nationally
Forest Park leads in crime level (7.8 vs 11.5). Forest Park leads in median household income ($63,690 vs $44,974). Anderson leads in walk score (34 vs 26).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Anderson, IN | Forest Park, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.8 (#213) | 75.4 (#461) |
| Population | 55,199 | 19,839 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $137,016 | $239,236 |
| Median Household Income | $44,974 | $63,690 |
| Average Commute | 25.5 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 11.5 | 7.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+26.9 | D+14.9 |
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77.8 Score
Anderson, IN
Indiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$137,016
Population
55,199
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
34
Midwest
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75.4 Score
Forest Park, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$239,236
Population
19,839
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
26
Midwest
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