At a Glance
Median Income
$133,762
$51,555 per capita
Home Value
$972,500
Zillow: $1,179,100
Median Rent
$3,120/mo
34.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
126/100K
1,282/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
55.3%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
16.6%
7.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Walnut Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Walnut's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Walnut a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Walnut residents earn a median household income of $133,762 , which is 78% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,555. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148,394 business establishments, including 8,853 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Walnut is $972,500 , 245% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,179,100. Median rent is $3,120/month, with 34.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Walnut reports 126 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,282/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
55.3% of adults in Walnut hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% above the national average).
93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Walnut has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population27,857
Median Age46.4 yrs
Density3,099/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$133,762
Per Capita$51,555
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565
Housing
C+
Home Value$972,500
Rent$3,120
Ownership82.7%
Zillow$1,179,100
Housing Units9,181
Rent Burden34.5%
Crime
F
Violent126/100K
Property1,282/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault66/100K
Burglary505/100K
Health
Obesity16.6%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking7.3%
Heart Disease3.6%
Premature Death5,325/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain14.5 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation894 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+55.3%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+16.9%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute35 min
Broadband95.1%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations41
Libraries67
Did You Know?
Walnut was founded in 1959.
The median home in Walnut was built in 1982.
18.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ontario International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
7.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 8,853 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 238 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.
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