Oak Lawn, IL vs Wheaton, 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.
Oak Lawn
76
#400 nationally
Wheaton
75.2
#497 nationally
Wheaton leads in crime level (1.4 vs 4.9). Wheaton leads in median household income ($113,523 vs $77,221). Oak Lawn leads in walk score (58 vs 40).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oak Lawn, IL | Wheaton, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76 (#400) | 75.2 (#497) |
| Population | 55,734 | 52,938 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $301,108 | $518,505 |
| Median Household Income | $77,221 | $113,523 |
| Average Commute | 31.8 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 58 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 1.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+13.3 |
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76 Score
Oak Lawn, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$301,108
Population
55,734
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
58
Midwest
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75.2 Score
Wheaton, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$518,505
Population
52,938
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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