Oak Forest, IL vs West Haven, 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
West Haven
75.7
#432 nationally
West Haven leads in average commute (23.2 min vs 32.3 min). West Haven leads in walk score (48 vs 36). Oak Forest leads in median household income ($89,758 vs $72,827).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oak Forest, IL | West Haven, CT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.2 (#270) | 75.7 (#432) |
| Population | 26,199 | 54,790 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $303,574 | $368,011 |
| Median Household Income | $89,758 | $72,827 |
| Average Commute | 32.3 min | 23.2 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 2.4 | 2.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 109 |
| 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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C
75.7 Score
West Haven, CT
Connecticut community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$368,011
Population
54,790
Crime
Low
Walk Score
48
Northeast
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