Oak Forest, IL vs Walnut, CA
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
Walnut
63.3
#1785 nationally
Oak Forest leads in cost of living index (104 vs 197). Oak Forest leads in crime level (2.4 vs 3.5). Walnut leads in median household income ($130,444 vs $89,758).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oak Forest, IL | Walnut, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.2 (#270) | 63.3 (#1785) |
| Population | 26,199 | 27,104 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $303,574 | $1,188,533 |
| Median Household Income | $89,758 | $130,444 |
| Average Commute | 32.3 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 2.4 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+32.9 |
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
63.3 Score
Walnut, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,188,533
Population
27,104
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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