Daytona Beach, FL 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.
Daytona Beach
74.2
#615 nationally
Walnut
63.3
#1785 nationally
Walnut leads in median household income ($130,444 vs $47,608). Walnut leads in crime level (3.5 vs 9.0). Daytona Beach leads in cost of living index (102 vs 197).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Daytona Beach, FL | Walnut, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#615) | 63.3 (#1785) |
| Population | 82,485 | 27,104 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $252,989 | $1,188,533 |
| Median Household Income | $47,608 | $130,444 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 9.0 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.8 | D+32.9 |
C
74.2 Score
Daytona Beach, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$252,989
Population
82,485
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
37
Southeast
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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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