Oak Park, IL vs Ruston, LA

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 Park

71.1

#1024 nationally

vs

Ruston

72.3

#911 nationally

Oak Park leads in median household income ($103,264 vs $32,877). Oak Park leads in walk score (78 vs 25). Ruston leads in average commute (13.9 min vs 33.4 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Oak Park, IL Ruston, LA
WhereAtHome Score 71.1 (#1024) 72.3 (#911)
Population 52,055 22,233
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $489,829 $229,937
Median Household Income $103,264 $32,877
Average Commute 33.4 min 13.9 min
Walk Score 78 25
Crime Level 8.9 11.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 127 95
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+42.0 R+25.4
Oak Park, IL
C-
71.1 Score

Oak Park, IL

Illinois community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$489,829

Population

52,055

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

78

Midwest View Oak Park, IL →
Ruston, LA
C-
72.3 Score

Ruston, LA

Small Louisiana city with local appeal

Median Home

$229,937

Population

22,233

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

25

Southeast View Ruston, LA →

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