Charlottesville, VA 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.
Charlottesville
70.1
#1130 nationally
Walnut
63.3
#1785 nationally
Walnut leads in crime level (3.5 vs 9.8). Charlottesville leads in average commute (17 min vs 35.1 min). Walnut leads in median household income ($130,444 vs $67,177).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlottesville, VA | Walnut, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1130) | 63.3 (#1785) |
| Population | 44,983 | 27,104 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,903 | $1,188,533 |
| Median Household Income | $67,177 | $130,444 |
| Average Commute | 17 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 58 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 9.8 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+68.7 | D+32.9 |
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70.1 Score
Charlottesville, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$522,903
Population
44,983
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
58
Northeast
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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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