Reading, PA 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.

Reading

74.9

#536 nationally

vs

Walnut

63.3

#1785 nationally

Walnut leads in median household income ($130,444 vs $42,852). Walnut leads in crime level (3.5 vs 9.2). Reading leads in walk score (72 vs 32).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Reading, PA Walnut, CA
WhereAtHome Score 74.9 (#536) 63.3 (#1785)
Population 94,903 27,104
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $268,328 $1,188,533
Median Household Income $42,852 $130,444
Average Commute 24.3 min 35.1 min
Walk Score 72 32
Crime Level 9.2 3.5
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 88 197
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+12.2 D+32.9