College Station, TX 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.
College Station
72.7
#841 nationally
Walnut
63.3
#1785 nationally
Walnut leads in median household income ($130,444 vs $52,397). College Station leads in average commute (16.9 min vs 35.1 min). College Station leads in cost of living index (110 vs 197).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | College Station, TX | Walnut, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.7 (#841) | 63.3 (#1785) |
| Population | 125,192 | 27,104 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $349,346 | $1,188,533 |
| Median Household Income | $52,397 | $130,444 |
| Average Commute | 16.9 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+24.9 | D+32.9 |
C-
72.7 Score
College Station, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$349,346
Population
125,192
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Southwest
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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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