Forest Park, OH vs New Bern, NC
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
New Bern
73.3
#758 nationally
New Bern leads in average commute (18 min vs 25.6 min). Forest Park leads in crime level (7.8 vs 9.9). Forest Park leads in median household income ($63,690 vs $55,673).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Forest Park, OH | New Bern, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.4 (#461) | 73.3 (#758) |
| Population | 19,839 | 32,226 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $239,236 | $286,045 |
| Median Household Income | $63,690 | $55,673 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 18 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 7.8 | 9.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+14.9 | R+20.5 |
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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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73.3 Score
New Bern, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$286,045
Population
32,226
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
27
Southeast
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