Baldwin Park, CA vs Oak Park, IL
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.
Baldwin Park
62.1
#1872 nationally
Oak Park
71.1
#1024 nationally
Oak Park leads in walk score (78 vs 55). Oak Park leads in median household income ($103,264 vs $76,002). Oak Park leads in crime level (8.9 vs 11.1).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baldwin Park, CA | Oak Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.1 (#1872) | 71.1 (#1024) |
| Population | 68,806 | 52,055 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $722,278 | $489,829 |
| Median Household Income | $76,002 | $103,264 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 33.4 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 78 |
| Crime Level | 11.1 | 8.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 127 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+42.0 |
D-
62.1 Score
Baldwin Park, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$722,278
Population
68,806
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
55
Pacific
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C-
71.1 Score
Oak Park, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$489,829
Population
52,055
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
78
Midwest
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