Brooklyn Center, MN 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.
Brooklyn Center
69.6
#1181 nationally
Walnut
63.3
#1785 nationally
Walnut leads in crime level (3.5 vs 18.6). Brooklyn Center leads in cost of living index (102 vs 197). Walnut leads in median household income ($130,444 vs $70,692).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brooklyn Center, MN | Walnut, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.6 (#1181) | 63.3 (#1785) |
| Population | 31,688 | 27,104 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $302,111 | $1,188,533 |
| Median Household Income | $70,692 | $130,444 |
| Average Commute | 23.3 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 18.6 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | D+32.9 |
D+
69.6 Score
Brooklyn Center, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$302,111
Population
31,688
Crime
High
Walk Score
31
Midwest
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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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