Longview, TX 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.
Longview
76.9
#298 nationally
Oak Forest
77.2
#270 nationally
Oak Forest leads in crime level (2.4 vs 9.3). Longview leads in average commute (20.4 min vs 32.3 min). Oak Forest leads in median household income ($89,758 vs $61,003).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Longview, TX | Oak Forest, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.9 (#298) | 77.2 (#270) |
| Population | 83,236 | 26,199 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $234,128 | $303,574 |
| Median Household Income | $61,003 | $89,758 |
| Average Commute | 20.4 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 9.3 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+42.3 | D+42.0 |
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76.9 Score
Longview, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$234,128
Population
83,236
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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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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