Oak Forest, IL vs Stamford, CT
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.
Oak Forest
77.2
#270 nationally
Stamford
68.1
#1350 nationally
Stamford leads in walk score (57 vs 36). Oak Forest leads in cost of living index (104 vs 138). Stamford leads in average commute (28.4 min vs 32.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oak Forest, IL | Stamford, CT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.2 (#270) | 68.1 (#1350) |
| Population | 26,199 | 135,892 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $303,574 | $728,197 |
| Median Household Income | $89,758 | $99,654 |
| Average Commute | 32.3 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 2.4 | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | N/A |
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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D+
68.1 Score
Stamford, CT
Corporate headquarters with urban revival
Median Home
$728,197
Population
135,892
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
B
Northeast
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