Forest Park, GA 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.
Forest Park
73
#795 nationally
Walnut
63.3
#1785 nationally
Walnut leads in crime level (3.5 vs 15.7). Walnut leads in median household income ($130,444 vs $41,837). Forest Park leads in cost of living index (87 vs 197).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Forest Park, GA | Walnut, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73 (#795) | 63.3 (#1785) |
| Population | 19,368 | 27,104 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $164,986 | $1,188,533 |
| Median Household Income | $41,837 | $130,444 |
| Average Commute | 27.3 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 15.7 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+69.2 | D+32.9 |
C
73 Score
Forest Park, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$164,986
Population
19,368
Crime
High
Walk Score
34
Southeast
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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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