Chaska, MN vs Forest Park, GA
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.
Chaska
72
#932 nationally
Forest Park
73
#795 nationally
Chaska leads in crime level (2.3 vs 15.7). Chaska leads in median household income ($99,988 vs $41,837). Forest Park leads in walk score (34 vs 22).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chaska, MN | Forest Park, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72 (#932) | 73 (#795) |
| Population | 29,034 | 19,368 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $489,346 | $164,986 |
| Median Household Income | $99,988 | $41,837 |
| Average Commute | 24.4 min | 27.3 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 2.3 | 15.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.4 | D+69.2 |
C-
72 Score
Chaska, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$489,346
Population
29,034
Crime
Low
Walk Score
22
Midwest
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C
73 Score
Forest Park, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$164,986
Population
19,368
Crime
High
Walk Score
34
Southeast
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