Huntersville, NC 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.
Huntersville
70.1
#1136 nationally
Walnut
63.3
#1785 nationally
Walnut leads in walk score (32 vs 16). Huntersville leads in cost of living index (118 vs 197). Huntersville leads in average commute (28.2 min vs 35.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Huntersville, NC | Walnut, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1136) | 63.3 (#1785) |
| Population | 64,688 | 27,104 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $551,513 | $1,188,533 |
| Median Household Income | $112,893 | $130,444 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 16 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 3.9 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+32.9 |
C-
70.1 Score
Huntersville, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$551,513
Population
64,688
Crime
Low
Walk Score
16
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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