Park Forest, IL vs Raytown, MO
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.
Park Forest
78.5
#177 nationally
Raytown
75.2
#493 nationally
Park Forest leads in crime level (7.8 vs 23.7). Raytown leads in average commute (23.8 min vs 33 min). Raytown leads in median household income ($64,542 vs $58,907).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Park Forest, IL | Raytown, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.5 (#177) | 75.2 (#493) |
| Population | 20,763 | 29,097 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $160,865 | $210,880 |
| Median Household Income | $58,907 | $64,542 |
| Average Commute | 33 min | 23.8 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 7.8 | 23.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+19.3 |
C+
78.5 Score
Park Forest, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$160,865
Population
20,763
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
29
Midwest
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C
75.2 Score
Raytown, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$210,880
Population
29,097
Crime
High
Walk Score
28
Midwest
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