Johnston, IA 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.
Johnston
76
#397 nationally
Oak Forest
77.2
#270 nationally
Johnston leads in average commute (18.3 min vs 32.3 min). Oak Forest leads in walk score (36 vs 21). Johnston leads in crime level (2.1 vs 2.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Johnston, IA | Oak Forest, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76 (#397) | 77.2 (#270) |
| Population | 24,640 | 26,199 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $402,429 | $303,574 |
| Median Household Income | $98,324 | $89,758 |
| Average Commute | 18.3 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.9 | D+42.0 |
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76 Score
Johnston, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$402,429
Population
24,640
Crime
Low
Walk Score
21
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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