Forest Lake, MN vs Mokena, 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
Mokena
72.8
#832 nationally
Mokena leads in median household income ($122,235 vs $91,157). Mokena leads in walk score (23 vs 18). Mokena leads in crime level (2.8 vs 3.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Forest Lake, MN | Mokena, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.7 (#964) | 72.8 (#832) |
| Population | 20,685 | 19,759 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $432,441 | $461,660 |
| Median Household Income | $91,157 | $122,235 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 31.7 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 2.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.9 | D+1.6 |
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
View Forest Lake, MN →
C-
72.8 Score
Mokena, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$461,660
Population
19,759
Crime
Low
Walk Score
23
Midwest
View Mokena, IL →
Try a different matchup
Swap Forest Lake for: