Bolingbrook, 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.
Bolingbrook
73.6
#695 nationally
Forest Lake
71.7
#964 nationally
Bolingbrook leads in walk score (34 vs 18). Forest Lake leads in crime level (3.3 vs 5.0). Forest Lake leads in average commute (26.9 min vs 30.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bolingbrook, IL | Forest Lake, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.6 (#695) | 71.7 (#964) |
| Population | 74,088 | 20,685 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $374,583 | $432,441 |
| Median Household Income | $102,057 | $91,157 |
| Average Commute | 30.3 min | 26.9 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 18 |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | 3.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+8.9 |
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73.6 Score
Bolingbrook, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$374,583
Population
74,088
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
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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