Brookhaven, GA 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.
Brookhaven
62.8
#1821 nationally
Forest Park
75.4
#461 nationally
Brookhaven leads in median household income ($114,570 vs $63,690). Forest Park leads in cost of living index (91 vs 144). Forest Park leads in crime level (7.8 vs 8.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brookhaven, GA | Forest Park, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.8 (#1821) | 75.4 (#461) |
| Population | 57,945 | 19,839 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $753,512 | $239,236 |
| Median Household Income | $114,570 | $63,690 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 26 |
| Crime Level | 8.3 | 7.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 144 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+64.8 | D+14.9 |
Data coverage note: Brookhaven is missing data for 1 metric that Forest Park has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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62.8 Score
Brookhaven, GA
Georgia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$753,512
Population
57,945
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$114,570
Southeast
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C
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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