Deer Park, TX 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.
Deer Park
80.3
#82 nationally
Oak Forest
77.2
#270 nationally
Oak Forest leads in crime level (2.4 vs 3.7). Deer Park leads in average commute (24.8 min vs 32.3 min). Oak Forest leads in walk score (36 vs 33).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Deer Park, TX | Oak Forest, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.3 (#82) | 77.2 (#270) |
| Population | 33,176 | 26,199 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $281,493 | $303,574 |
| Median Household Income | $89,219 | $89,758 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | D+42.0 |
B-
80.3 Score
Deer Park, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$281,493
Population
33,176
Crime
Low
Walk Score
33
Southwest
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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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