American Canyon, CA vs Walnut, 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.
American Canyon
64.1
#1715 nationally
Walnut
63.3
#1785 nationally
Walnut leads in crime level (3.5 vs 8.9). American Canyon leads in cost of living index (161 vs 197). American Canyon leads in walk score (36 vs 32).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | American Canyon, CA | Walnut, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.1 (#1715) | 63.3 (#1785) |
| Population | 21,347 | 27,104 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $738,626 | $1,188,533 |
| Median Household Income | $122,694 | $130,444 |
| Average Commute | 33.3 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 161 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+34.9 | D+32.9 |
D
64.1 Score
American Canyon, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$738,626
Population
21,347
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
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D
63.3 Score
Walnut, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,188,533
Population
27,104
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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