Sugar Land, TX 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.
Sugar Land
75
#525 nationally
Walnut
63.3
#1785 nationally
Sugar Land leads in crime level (2.1 vs 3.5). Sugar Land leads in cost of living index (125 vs 197). Sugar Land leads in average commute (30 min vs 35.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Sugar Land, TX | Walnut, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#525) | 63.3 (#1785) |
| Population | 108,515 | 27,104 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $449,277 | $1,188,533 |
| Median Household Income | $132,247 | $130,444 |
| Average Commute | 30 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+32.9 |
C
75 Score
Sugar Land, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$449,277
Population
108,515
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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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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