Forest Lake, MN vs Tinley Park, 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
Tinley Park
75.8
#419 nationally
Tinley Park leads in walk score (35 vs 18). Forest Lake leads in average commute (26.9 min vs 34.4 min). Tinley Park leads in crime level (3.0 vs 3.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Forest Lake, MN | Tinley Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.7 (#964) | 75.8 (#419) |
| Population | 20,685 | 53,886 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $432,441 | $337,788 |
| Median Household Income | $91,157 | $99,628 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 34.4 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 3.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.9 | D+42.0 |
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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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75.8 Score
Tinley Park, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$337,788
Population
53,886
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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