Universal City, 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.
Universal City
74.6
#577 nationally
Walnut
63.3
#1785 nationally
Walnut leads in crime level (3.5 vs 7.1). Universal City leads in cost of living index (99 vs 197). Walnut leads in median household income ($130,444 vs $71,287).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Universal City, TX | Walnut, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.6 (#577) | 63.3 (#1785) |
| Population | 20,028 | 27,104 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $266,030 | $1,188,533 |
| Median Household Income | $71,287 | $130,444 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 7.1 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.8 | D+32.9 |
C
74.6 Score
Universal City, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$266,030
Population
20,028
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Southwest
View Universal City, TX →
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
View Walnut, CA →
Try a different matchup
Swap Universal City for: