Walnut Creek, CA vs Yorba Linda, 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.
Walnut Creek
61.4
#1910 nationally
Yorba Linda
63.6
#1762 nationally
Yorba Linda leads in crime level (2.6 vs 7.7). Walnut Creek leads in walk score (41 vs 28). Yorba Linda leads in median household income ($148,325 vs $129,971).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Walnut Creek, CA | Yorba Linda, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.4 (#1910) | 63.6 (#1762) |
| Population | 69,152 | 66,147 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,032,096 | $1,407,941 |
| Median Household Income | $129,971 | $148,325 |
| Average Commute | 35.1 min | 32.1 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 7.7 | 2.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 197 | 204 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | D+2.6 |
D-
61.4 Score
Walnut Creek, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,032,096
Population
69,152
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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D
63.6 Score
Yorba Linda, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,407,941
Population
66,147
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Pacific
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