Lincoln, 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.
Lincoln
72.8
#830 nationally
Walnut Creek
61.4
#1910 nationally
Lincoln leads in crime level (2.6 vs 7.7). Lincoln leads in walk score (84 vs 41). Walnut Creek leads in median household income ($129,971 vs $99,434).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lincoln, CA | Walnut Creek, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#830) | 61.4 (#1910) |
| Population | 54,538 | 69,152 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $645,264 | $1,032,096 |
| Median Household Income | $99,434 | $129,971 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 84 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 2.6 | 7.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 153 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.5 | D+38.0 |
C-
72.8 Score
Lincoln, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$645,264
Population
54,538
Crime
Low
Walk Score
84
Pacific
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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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