Santa Paula, CA 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.
Santa Paula
64.8
#1675 nationally
Walnut
63.3
#1785 nationally
Walnut leads in crime level (3.5 vs 9.0). Santa Paula leads in walk score (59 vs 32). Walnut leads in median household income ($130,444 vs $72,014).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Santa Paula, CA | Walnut, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.8 (#1675) | 63.3 (#1785) |
| Population | 31,792 | 27,104 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $719,395 | $1,188,533 |
| Median Household Income | $72,014 | $130,444 |
| Average Commute | 28 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 59 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 9.0 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+15.1 | D+32.9 |
D
64.8 Score
Santa Paula, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$719,395
Population
31,792
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
59
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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