New Iberia, LA 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.
New Iberia
76.2
#374 nationally
Walnut
63.3
#1785 nationally
Walnut leads in crime level (3.5 vs 27.7). Walnut leads in median household income ($130,444 vs $47,108). New Iberia leads in cost of living index (89 vs 197).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Iberia, LA | Walnut, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.2 (#374) | 63.3 (#1785) |
| Population | 27,080 | 27,104 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $151,501 | $1,188,533 |
| Median Household Income | $47,108 | $130,444 |
| Average Commute | 21 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 27.7 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+34.1 | D+32.9 |
C
76.2 Score
New Iberia, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$151,501
Population
27,080
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
43
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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