The Colony, 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.
The Colony
73
#802 nationally
Walnut
63.3
#1785 nationally
The Colony leads in cost of living index (112 vs 197). Walnut leads in crime level (3.5 vs 5.2). The Colony leads in average commute (27.7 min vs 35.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | The Colony, TX | Walnut, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73 (#802) | 63.3 (#1785) |
| Population | 45,471 | 27,104 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $404,746 | $1,188,533 |
| Median Household Income | $106,518 | $130,444 |
| Average Commute | 27.7 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 5.2 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.2 | D+32.9 |
C
73 Score
The Colony, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$404,746
Population
45,471
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
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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