Brentwood, 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.

Brentwood

62.1

#1873 nationally

vs

Walnut

63.3

#1785 nationally

Walnut leads in crime level (3.5 vs 6.6). Brentwood leads in walk score (38 vs 32). Walnut leads in average commute (35.1 min vs 41.1 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Brentwood, CA Walnut, CA
WhereAtHome Score 62.1 (#1873) 63.3 (#1785)
Population 65,126 27,104
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $794,713 $1,188,533
Median Household Income $134,689 $130,444
Average Commute 41.1 min 35.1 min
Walk Score 38 32
Crime Level 6.6 3.5
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 173 197
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+38.0 D+32.9