Harrison, NY vs Oak Park, 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.
Oak Park
71.1
#1024 nationally
Oak Park leads in walk score (78 vs 36). Harrison leads in crime level (4.5 vs 8.9). Oak Park leads in cost of living index (127 vs 200).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Harrison, NY | Oak Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,780 | 52,055 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $489,829 |
| Median Household Income | $151,038 | $103,264 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 33.4 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 78 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | 8.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 200 | 127 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+26.3 | D+42.0 |
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Score
Harrison, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Population
30,780
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
36
Median Income
$151,038
Northeast
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C-
71.1 Score
Oak Park, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$489,829
Population
52,055
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
78
Midwest
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