Franklin Town, MA 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.
Walnut
63.3
#1785 nationally
Walnut leads in walk score (32 vs 22). Franklin Town leads in cost of living index (144 vs 197). Franklin Town leads in crime level (2.6 vs 3.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Franklin Town, MA | Walnut, CA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,125 | 27,104 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $1,188,533 |
| Median Household Income | $138,062 | $130,444 |
| Average Commute | 34.4 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 2.6 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 144 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.8 | D+32.9 |
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Score
Franklin Town, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Population
33,125
Crime
Low
Walk Score
22
Median Income
$138,062
Northeast
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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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