North Port, FL 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.
North Port
73.8
#675 nationally
Walnut
63.3
#1785 nationally
Walnut leads in walk score (32 vs 7). North Port leads in cost of living index (110 vs 197). Walnut leads in median household income ($130,444 vs $78,815).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | North Port, FL | Walnut, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.8 (#675) | 63.3 (#1785) |
| Population | 88,934 | 27,104 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $303,116 | $1,188,533 |
| Median Household Income | $78,815 | $130,444 |
| Average Commute | 29.9 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 7 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 2.6 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+18.2 | D+32.9 |
C
73.8 Score
North Port, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$303,116
Population
88,934
Crime
Low
Walk Score
7
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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