Glassboro, NJ 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.
Glassboro
71.6
#968 nationally
Walnut
63.3
#1785 nationally
Glassboro leads in cost of living index (115 vs 197). Walnut leads in median household income ($130,444 vs $78,518). Glassboro leads in average commute (28.7 min vs 35.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Glassboro, NJ | Walnut, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.6 (#968) | 63.3 (#1785) |
| Population | 23,987 | 27,104 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $376,354 | $1,188,533 |
| Median Household Income | $78,518 | $130,444 |
| Average Commute | 28.7 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 4.2 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.8 | D+32.9 |
C-
71.6 Score
Glassboro, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$376,354
Population
23,987
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
37
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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