Imperial, CA vs Walnut Creek, 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.
Imperial
71.3
#996 nationally
Walnut Creek
61.4
#1910 nationally
Imperial leads in crime level (2.1 vs 7.7). Imperial leads in average commute (18.1 min vs 35.1 min). Imperial leads in cost of living index (118 vs 197).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Imperial, CA | Walnut Creek, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.3 (#996) | 61.4 (#1910) |
| Population | 21,591 | 69,152 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $445,376 | $1,032,096 |
| Median Household Income | $83,029 | $129,971 |
| Average Commute | 18.1 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 41 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 7.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+0.9 | D+38.0 |
Data coverage note: Imperial is missing data for 1 metric that Walnut Creek has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
71.3 Score
Imperial, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$445,376
Population
21,591
Crime
Low
Median Income
$83,029
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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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