New Bern, 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.
New Bern
73.3
#758 nationally
Oak Forest
77.2
#270 nationally
Oak Forest leads in crime level (2.4 vs 9.9). New Bern leads in average commute (18 min vs 32.3 min). Oak Forest leads in median household income ($89,758 vs $55,673).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Bern, NC | Oak Forest, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.3 (#758) | 77.2 (#270) |
| Population | 32,226 | 26,199 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $286,045 | $303,574 |
| Median Household Income | $55,673 | $89,758 |
| Average Commute | 18 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 9.9 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.5 | D+42.0 |
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73.3 Score
New Bern, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$286,045
Population
32,226
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
27
Southeast
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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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