Harrisonburg, VA 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.
Harrisonburg
72
#935 nationally
Walnut
63.3
#1785 nationally
Walnut leads in median household income ($130,444 vs $56,050). Walnut leads in crime level (3.5 vs 7.3). Harrisonburg leads in average commute (17.3 min vs 35.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Harrisonburg, VA | Walnut, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72 (#935) | 63.3 (#1785) |
| Population | 51,082 | 27,104 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $356,075 | $1,188,533 |
| Median Household Income | $56,050 | $130,444 |
| Average Commute | 17.3 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 45 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.4 | D+32.9 |
C-
72 Score
Harrisonburg, VA
Virginia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$356,075
Population
51,082
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
45
Northeast
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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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