Forest Park, OH vs Napa, CA
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
Napa
65.1
#1651 nationally
Napa leads in walk score (51 vs 26). Forest Park leads in cost of living index (91 vs 173). Napa leads in median household income ($100,273 vs $63,690).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Forest Park, OH | Napa, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.4 (#461) | 65.1 (#1651) |
| Population | 19,839 | 77,492 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $239,236 | $873,489 |
| Median Household Income | $63,690 | $100,273 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 23.9 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 7.8 | 7.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+14.9 | D+34.9 |
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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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65.1 Score
Napa, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$873,489
Population
77,492
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
51
Pacific
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