Glenview, IL vs Oak Forest, 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.
Glenview
68.7
#1292 nationally
Oak Forest
77.2
#270 nationally
Oak Forest leads in crime level (2.4 vs 4.1). Glenview leads in median household income ($134,910 vs $89,758). Oak Forest leads in cost of living index (104 vs 145).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Glenview, IL | Oak Forest, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1292) | 77.2 (#270) |
| Population | 46,904 | 26,199 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $697,546 | $303,574 |
| Median Household Income | $134,910 | $89,758 |
| Average Commute | 29.6 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 4.1 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+42.0 |
D+
68.7 Score
Glenview, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$697,546
Population
46,904
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
39
Midwest
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C+
77.2 Score
Oak Forest, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$303,574
Population
26,199
Crime
Low
Walk Score
36
Midwest
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