Torrington, 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.
Torrington
75.8
#420 nationally
Walnut
63.3
#1785 nationally
Walnut leads in median household income ($130,444 vs $66,616). Torrington leads in cost of living index (102 vs 197). Torrington leads in crime level (2.2 vs 3.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Torrington, CT | Walnut, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.8 (#420) | 63.3 (#1785) |
| Population | 35,550 | 27,104 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $303,023 | $1,188,533 |
| Median Household Income | $66,616 | $130,444 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 2.2 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | N/A | D+32.9 |
C
75.8 Score
Torrington, CT
Small Connecticut city with local appeal
Median Home
$303,023
Population
35,550
Crime
Low
Walk Score
36
Northeast
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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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