Forest Lake, MN vs Glenview, 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.
Forest Lake
71.7
#964 nationally
Glenview
68.7
#1292 nationally
Glenview leads in walk score (39 vs 18). Glenview leads in median household income ($134,910 vs $91,157). Forest Lake leads in cost of living index (114 vs 145).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Forest Lake, MN | Glenview, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.7 (#964) | 68.7 (#1292) |
| Population | 20,685 | 46,904 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $432,441 | $697,546 |
| Median Household Income | $91,157 | $134,910 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 29.6 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 4.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 145 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.9 | D+42.0 |
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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D+
68.7 Score
Glenview, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$697,546
Population
46,904
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
39
Midwest
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