Milpitas, 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.
Milpitas
64
#1724 nationally
Walnut Creek
61.4
#1910 nationally
Milpitas leads in average commute (26.6 min vs 35.1 min). Milpitas leads in walk score (54 vs 41). Milpitas leads in median household income ($166,769 vs $129,971).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Milpitas, CA | Walnut Creek, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64 (#1724) | 61.4 (#1910) |
| Population | 77,321 | 69,152 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,424,179 | $1,032,096 |
| Median Household Income | $166,769 | $129,971 |
| Average Commute | 26.6 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 8.6 | 7.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 217 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+40.0 | D+38.0 |
D
64 Score
Milpitas, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,424,179
Population
77,321
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
54
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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