Clayton, NC 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.
Clayton
67.4
#1425 nationally
Oak Forest
77.2
#270 nationally
Oak Forest leads in crime level (2.4 vs 4.6). Oak Forest leads in median household income ($89,758 vs $71,698). Clayton leads in average commute (31.5 min vs 32.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Clayton, NC | Oak Forest, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1425) | 77.2 (#270) |
| Population | 30,216 | 26,199 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $365,680 | $303,574 |
| Median Household Income | $71,698 | $89,758 |
| Average Commute | 31.5 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 36 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.5 | D+42.0 |
Data coverage note: Clayton is missing data for 1 metric that Oak Forest has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
67.4 Score
Clayton, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$365,680
Population
30,216
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$71,698
Southeast
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C+
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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