Redmond, WA 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.
Redmond
67
#1479 nationally
Walnut
63.3
#1785 nationally
Redmond leads in average commute (23.4 min vs 35.1 min). Redmond leads in median household income ($155,287 vs $130,444). Redmond leads in cost of living index (191 vs 197).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Redmond, WA | Walnut, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1479) | 63.3 (#1785) |
| Population | 80,280 | 27,104 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,352,192 | $1,188,533 |
| Median Household Income | $155,287 | $130,444 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 3.6 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 191 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+32.9 |
D+
67 Score
Redmond, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,352,192
Population
80,280
Crime
Low
Walk Score
33
Pacific
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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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