Faribault, MN vs Forest Park, OH
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.
Faribault
72.4
#894 nationally
Forest Park
75.4
#461 nationally
Faribault leads in average commute (19.2 min vs 25.6 min). Faribault leads in walk score (29 vs 26). Forest Park leads in median household income ($63,690 vs $58,881).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Faribault, MN | Forest Park, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.4 (#894) | 75.4 (#461) |
| Population | 24,642 | 19,839 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $307,876 | $239,236 |
| Median Household Income | $58,881 | $63,690 |
| Average Commute | 19.2 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 8.4 | 7.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.5 | D+14.9 |
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72.4 Score
Faribault, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$307,876
Population
24,642
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
29
Midwest
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75.4 Score
Forest Park, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$239,236
Population
19,839
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
26
Midwest
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