Mooresville, NC 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.
Mooresville
68.7
#1296 nationally
Walnut
63.3
#1785 nationally
Mooresville leads in cost of living index (111 vs 197). Walnut leads in crime level (3.5 vs 5.9). Walnut leads in walk score (32 vs 20).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mooresville, NC | Walnut, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1296) | 63.3 (#1785) |
| Population | 53,721 | 27,104 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $484,611 | $1,188,533 |
| Median Household Income | $82,622 | $130,444 |
| Average Commute | 24.3 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 20 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 5.9 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+32.6 | D+32.9 |
D+
68.7 Score
Mooresville, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$484,611
Population
53,721
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
20
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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