Lakeway, TX vs Walnut Creek, 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.
Lakeway
68.2
#1332 nationally
Walnut Creek
61.4
#1910 nationally
Lakeway leads in crime level (2.1 vs 7.7). Lakeway leads in cost of living index (146 vs 197). Lakeway leads in average commute (27.1 min vs 35.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lakeway, TX | Walnut Creek, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.2 (#1332) | 61.4 (#1910) |
| Population | 19,189 | 69,152 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $747,050 | $1,032,096 |
| Median Household Income | $154,118 | $129,971 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 41 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 7.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 146 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | D+38.0 |
Data coverage note: Lakeway is missing data for 1 metric that Walnut Creek has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
68.2 Score
Lakeway, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$747,050
Population
19,189
Crime
Low
Median Income
$154,118
Southwest
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D-
61.4 Score
Walnut Creek, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,032,096
Population
69,152
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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