Jacksonville 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.
Jacksonville Beach
72.5
#878 nationally
Walnut
63.3
#1785 nationally
Jacksonville Beach leads in walk score (51 vs 32). Jacksonville Beach leads in average commute (23.6 min vs 35.1 min). Jacksonville Beach leads in cost of living index (135 vs 197).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jacksonville Beach, FL | Walnut, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#878) | 63.3 (#1785) |
| Population | 23,447 | 27,104 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $640,515 | $1,188,533 |
| Median Household Income | $109,649 | $130,444 |
| Average Commute | 23.6 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 3.1 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.5 | D+32.9 |
C-
72.5 Score
Jacksonville Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$640,515
Population
23,447
Crime
Low
Walk Score
51
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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