Milford, CT 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.
Milford
63.7
#1748 nationally
Walnut
63.3
#1785 nationally
Milford leads in average commute (25.9 min vs 35.1 min). Walnut leads in median household income ($130,444 vs $104,441). Milford leads in walk score (34 vs 32).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Milford, CT | Walnut, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.7 (#1748) | 63.3 (#1785) |
| Population | 52,793 | 27,104 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $514,036 | $1,188,533 |
| Median Household Income | $104,441 | $130,444 |
| Average Commute | 25.9 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 32 |
| Crime Level | N/A | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | N/A | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | N/A | D+32.9 |
Data coverage note: Milford is missing data for 1 metric that Walnut has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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63.7 Score
Milford, CT
Connecticut community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$514,036
Population
52,793
Walk Score
34
Median Income
$104,441
Northeast
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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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