Oak Forest, IL vs Venice, FL
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
Venice
73.2
#779 nationally
Venice leads in average commute (23.2 min vs 32.3 min). Oak Forest leads in median household income ($89,758 vs $68,843). Oak Forest leads in crime level (2.4 vs 3.1).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oak Forest, IL | Venice, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.2 (#270) | 73.2 (#779) |
| Population | 26,199 | 28,150 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $303,574 | $379,343 |
| Median Household Income | $89,758 | $68,843 |
| Average Commute | 32.3 min | 23.2 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 2.4 | 3.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+18.2 |
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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C
73.2 Score
Venice, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$379,343
Population
28,150
Crime
Low
Walk Score
31
Southeast
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