Punta Gorda, 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.
Punta Gorda
74
#651 nationally
Walnut
63.3
#1785 nationally
Walnut leads in walk score (32 vs 14). Walnut leads in median household income ($130,444 vs $75,898). Punta Gorda leads in cost of living index (124 vs 197).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Punta Gorda, FL | Walnut, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74 (#651) | 63.3 (#1785) |
| Population | 20,227 | 27,104 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $335,133 | $1,188,533 |
| Median Household Income | $75,898 | $130,444 |
| Average Commute | 23.5 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 14 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 3.1 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 124 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+34.0 | D+32.9 |
C
74 Score
Punta Gorda, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$335,133
Population
20,227
Crime
Low
Walk Score
14
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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