Evergreen Park, IL vs Forest Lake, MN
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.
Evergreen Park
80.8
#62 nationally
Forest Lake
71.7
#964 nationally
Evergreen Park leads in walk score (64 vs 18). Forest Lake leads in average commute (26.9 min vs 31.7 min). Evergreen Park leads in cost of living index (105 vs 114).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Evergreen Park, IL | Forest Lake, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.8 (#62) | 71.7 (#964) |
| Population | 19,010 | 20,685 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $294,044 | $432,441 |
| Median Household Income | $92,266 | $91,157 |
| Average Commute | 31.7 min | 26.9 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | 18 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 3.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+8.9 |
B-
80.8 Score
Evergreen Park, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$294,044
Population
19,010
Crime
Low
Walk Score
64
Midwest
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C-
71.7 Score
Forest Lake, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$432,441
Population
20,685
Crime
Low
Walk Score
18
Midwest
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