Texas City, TX 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.
Texas City
77.2
#273 nationally
Walnut
63.3
#1785 nationally
Walnut leads in crime level (3.5 vs 9.3). Walnut leads in median household income ($130,444 vs $61,359). Texas City leads in cost of living index (93 vs 197).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Texas City, TX | Walnut, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.2 (#273) | 63.3 (#1785) |
| Population | 56,609 | 27,104 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $230,169 | $1,188,533 |
| Median Household Income | $61,359 | $130,444 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 9.3 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.4 | D+32.9 |
C+
77.2 Score
Texas City, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$230,169
Population
56,609
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Southwest
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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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