Berwyn, IL vs Forest Lake, MN
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.
Berwyn
78.1
#194 nationally
Forest Lake
71.7
#964 nationally
Berwyn leads in walk score (75 vs 18). Forest Lake leads in median household income ($91,157 vs $71,300). Forest Lake leads in average commute (26.9 min vs 30 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berwyn, IL | Forest Lake, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.1 (#194) | 71.7 (#964) |
| Population | 54,414 | 20,685 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $319,912 | $432,441 |
| Median Household Income | $71,300 | $91,157 |
| Average Commute | 30 min | 26.9 min |
| Walk Score | 75 | 18 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+8.9 |
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78.1 Score
Berwyn, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$319,912
Population
54,414
Crime
Low
Walk Score
75
Midwest
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71.7 Score
Forest Lake, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$432,441
Population
20,685
Crime
Low
Walk Score
18
Midwest
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