Forest Park, OH vs Kearny, NJ
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 Park
75.4
#461 nationally
Kearny
67.4
#1427 nationally
Kearny leads in walk score (74 vs 26). Forest Park leads in cost of living index (91 vs 131). Kearny leads in median household income ($81,307 vs $63,690).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Forest Park, OH | Kearny, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.4 (#461) | 67.4 (#1427) |
| Population | 19,839 | 39,370 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $239,236 | $585,157 |
| Median Household Income | $63,690 | $81,307 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 74 |
| Crime Level | 7.8 | 6.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 131 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+14.9 | D+28.1 |
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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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67.4 Score
Kearny, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$585,157
Population
39,370
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
74
Northeast
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