High Point, NC 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.
High Point
72.9
#808 nationally
Oak Forest
77.2
#270 nationally
Oak Forest leads in crime level (2.4 vs 12.5). Oak Forest leads in walk score (36 vs 23). High Point leads in average commute (20.7 min vs 32.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | High Point, NC | Oak Forest, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#808) | 77.2 (#270) |
| Population | 116,926 | 26,199 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $251,120 | $303,574 |
| Median Household Income | $58,582 | $89,758 |
| Average Commute | 20.7 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 12.5 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+21.8 | D+42.0 |
C-
72.9 Score
High Point, NC
Mid-size North Carolina city with community character
Median Home
$251,120
Population
116,926
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
23
Southeast
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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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