Albany, CA vs Walnut Creek, 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.
Albany
68.2
#1329 nationally
Walnut Creek
61.4
#1910 nationally
Albany leads in walk score (84 vs 41). Albany leads in crime level (3.8 vs 7.7). Albany leads in average commute (31.7 min vs 35.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Albany, CA | Walnut Creek, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.2 (#1329) | 61.4 (#1910) |
| Population | 19,097 | 69,152 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,249,885 | $1,032,096 |
| Median Household Income | $124,469 | $129,971 |
| Average Commute | 31.7 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 84 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 3.8 | 7.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 207 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+38.0 |
D+
68.2 Score
Albany, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,249,885
Population
19,097
Crime
Low
Walk Score
84
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D-
61.4 Score
Walnut Creek, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,032,096
Population
69,152
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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