Walnut, CA

California · Metropolitan · City

3.4 Good / 5.0
27,857 Population
$133,762 Median Income
$972,500 Home Value
$3,120 Median Rent
65°F Avg Temperature
96 Violent Crime / 100K
46.4 yrs Median Age
55.3% Bachelor's Degree+
3.4
Overall
4.9
Economy
2.6
Affordability
1.0
Safety
5.0
Education

People

Population27,857
Median Age46.4 yrs
Density3,099/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 12.7%

Economy

4.9/5
Median Income$133,762
Per Capita Income$51,555
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty Rate7.1%
County GDP$351,753M

Housing

2.6/5
Home Value (Census)$972,500
Zillow Value$1,179,100
Median Rent$3,120
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$2,053

Health

Obesity16.6%
Diabetes10.3%
Depression13.9%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime96/100K
Property Crime971/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft59.4/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Jan / Jul56° / 76°
Rain14 in/yr
Snow0 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 48 (Good)

Education

5.0/5
Bachelor's+55.3%
High School+93.9%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.69
Libraries (County)67

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute35 min
Work From Home18.5%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations41

How Walnut Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$133,762
Home Value$972,500
Median Rent$3,120
Poverty Rate7.1%
Bachelor's Degree+55.3%
Unemployment2.1%
Violent Crime95.8 /100K
Avg Temperature65.1°F

Population & Age

Total Population27,857
Population Density3,099 per sq mi
Median Age46.4 years
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Male 49.6%
Female 50.4%

Race & Ethnicity

White 12.7% Black 2.5% Hispanic 0.5% Other 84.3%
White12.7%
Black or African American2.5%
Hispanic or Latino0.5%
Asian0.0%
Other Races84.3%

Language

English Only35.2%
Spanish Speakers64.8%
English 35.2% Spanish 64.8%

Social Characteristics

Disability7.2%
Health Insurance95.2%

Income

78% above avg
Median Household Income$133,762
Per Capita Income$51,555
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,565
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$116,511

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate2.1%
Poverty Rate7.1%
Total Establishments (County)148,394
County GDP$351,753M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation8,853
Healthcare Facilities13,951
Retail Stores9,811
Manufacturing4,357
Total Establishments148,394

Industry Mix

Restaurants 8,853 Healthcare 13,951 Retail 9,811 Manufacturing 4,357

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$116,511
Avg Property Tax Paid$10,097

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time34.5 min
Work From Home18.5%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

245% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$972,500
Zillow Home Value Index$1,179,100

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$1,698,000
Price Per Sq Ft$598
Homes Sold (month)17
Sale-to-List Ratio101.0%
Price Drops7.4%
Active Inventory54

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied82.7%

Rental Costs

168% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$3,120
Zillow Rent Index$3,765

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedroom$2,053
3 Bedroom$2,752
4 Bedroom$3,165

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$10,097
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.04%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity16.6%
Diabetes10.3%
Heart Disease3.6%
High Blood Pressure24.9%
Asthma7.0%
COPD2.7%
Stroke2.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking12.2%
Physical Inactivity20.8%
Depression13.9%
Mental Distress (14+ days)12.4%
Physical Distress (14+ days)9.4%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage95.2%
Regular Checkup72.8%
Premature Death Rate5,325 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index9.1 / 10
Exercise Access99.1%
Healthcare Facilities (County)13,951
Restaurants (County)8,853

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime95.8 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape6.6 /100K
Robbery26.4 /100K
Aggravated Assault62.7 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime970.9 /100K
Burglary465.6 /100K
Larceny/Theft445.8 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft59.4 /100K
Arson3.3 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)238
FEMA Disaster Declarations364

Temperature

56°F Jan 76°F Jul
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Average65.1°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation14.5 in
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median48.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation894 ft (272 m)
Land Area9.0 sq mi (23.3 km²)
Population Density3,099 per sq mi
Latitude34.0372°
Longitude-117.8556°
County FIPS06059

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 47.1%
D 49.7%

Democrat +2.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+55.3%
High School+93.9%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.69

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density3,099 per sq mi
Land Area9.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations41
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)50
Public Libraries (County)67

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)238
FEMA Disaster Declarations364

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