Lynn, MA 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.

Lynn

62.7

#1833 nationally

vs

Oak Park

71.1

#1024 nationally

Oak Park leads in crime level (8.9 vs 15.7). Oak Park leads in median household income ($103,264 vs $70,046). Oak Park leads in walk score (78 vs 70).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Lynn, MA Oak Park, IL
WhereAtHome Score 62.7 (#1833) 71.1 (#1024)
Population 101,241 52,055
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $590,160 $489,829
Median Household Income $70,046 $103,264
Average Commute 31.3 min 33.4 min
Walk Score 70 78
Crime Level 15.7 8.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 134 127
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+20.3 D+42.0
Lynn, MA
D-
62.7 Score

Lynn, MA

Mid-size Massachusetts city with community character

Median Home

$590,160

Population

101,241

Crime

High

Walk Score

70

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Oak Park, IL
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 View Oak Park, IL →

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