Central Point, OR vs Oak Forest, 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.
Central Point
73.2
#768 nationally
Oak Forest
77.2
#270 nationally
Central Point leads in average commute (15.8 min vs 32.3 min). Oak Forest leads in crime level (2.4 vs 4.7). Oak Forest leads in cost of living index (104 vs 118).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Central Point, OR | Oak Forest, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#768) | 77.2 (#270) |
| Population | 19,171 | 26,199 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $423,657 | $303,574 |
| Median Household Income | $79,731 | $89,758 |
| Average Commute | 15.8 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.4 | D+42.0 |
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73.2 Score
Central Point, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$423,657
Population
19,171
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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77.2 Score
Oak Forest, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$303,574
Population
26,199
Crime
Low
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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