Forest Park, OH vs Summit, 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
Summit
65.6
#1624 nationally
Summit leads in crime level (1.6 vs 7.8). Summit leads in median household income ($176,702 vs $63,690). Forest Park leads in cost of living index (91 vs 189).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Forest Park, OH | Summit, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.4 (#461) | 65.6 (#1624) |
| Population | 19,839 | 22,344 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $239,236 | $1,433,872 |
| Median Household Income | $63,690 | $176,702 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 7.8 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 189 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+14.9 | D+24.2 |
C
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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D
65.6 Score
Summit, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,433,872
Population
22,344
Crime
Low
Walk Score
47
Northeast
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