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Walnut Creek, CA Community

35 discussions from residents and visitors

Joseph

Is Walnut Creek walkable?

Random thought, Poverty rate is 4.2%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $2,613 for rent here. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Would love some local perspective. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a growing te...

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Aiden W.

Is Walnut Creek good for remote workers?

Curious what people think. Has anyone dealt with this? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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Jeremiah Robinson

Couple moving to Walnut Creek from out of state

I'm a remote worker and Homes are going for about $1,031,100 on average. Rent is about $2,613/month for a decent place. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Am I wrong here?

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Nova Phillips

Best neighborhoods in Walnut Creek

I'm originally from Baltimore and It's a a smaller city city with about 69,790 people. Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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Maria M.

Freelancing from Walnut Creek -experience?

First post here. I've been here for 20 years and You can expect to pay around $2,613 for rent here. Household incomes average around $135,665 in Walnut Creek. The median home value here is around $1,031,100, which is pretty steep. Rent is about $2,613/month for a decent place. It's changing fast -so...

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Parker Diaz

Is Walnut Creek good for remote workers?

Longtime lurker here, Household incomes average around $135,665 in Walnut Creek. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

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Levi Chavez

Starting a business in Walnut Creek?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Homes are going for about $1,031,100 on average. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Does this match your experience?

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Delilah James

Is it worth buying in Walnut Creek?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm retired and Poverty rate is 4.2%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $135,665, which feels pretty solid for the area. The food scene here is surprisingly good. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Looking forward to hearing from you all.

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Christian A.

Healthcare options in Walnut Creek?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm a 28-year-old electrician and The median home value here is around $1,031,100, which is pretty steep. Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. Crime rate is something to consider -Walnut Creek sits at 170.1 per 100K. I'd say it's better for fami...

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Luca James

Studio apartments in Walnut Creek -options?

Hi all, I'm a college student here and Household incomes average around $135,665 in Walnut Creek. Median household income is $135,665, which feels pretty solid for the area. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Anyone in a simi...

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Julia Parker

Is Walnut Creek getting better or worse?

Born and raised here. Homes are going for about $1,031,100 on average. It's a a smaller city city with about 69,790 people. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Am I overthinking this? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no su...

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Carter

Studio apartments in Walnut Creek -options?

Hey folks, Household incomes average around $135,665 in Walnut Creek. You can expect to pay around $2,613 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Walnut Creek sits at 170.1 per 100K. Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather i...

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Parker Diaz

Commute times in Walnut Creek -how bad?

Hey, Crime rate is something to consider -Walnut Creek sits at 170.1 per 100K. It's a a smaller city city with about 69,790 people. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Has anyon...

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Julia Parker

Moving to Walnut Creek for work -advice?

We have two kids and The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. What do you all think? Cheers. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The parks and outdoor areas are ...

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Autumn Bennett

Planning a move to Walnut Creek -neighborhoods?

Hello, I'm originally from New York and The median home value here is around $1,031,100, which is pretty steep. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. What do you all think? Property taxes are high but you get good services. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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Autumn Bennett

Is it worth buying in Walnut Creek?

Anyone else feel this way? I grew up here but left for a while. Rent is about $2,613/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 69,790 people. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Am I overthinking this?

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Silas Lewis

How much do you pay for rent in Walnut Creek?

I'm originally from Cleveland and Rent is about $2,613/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $1,031,100 on average. Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. The suburbs are where most families end up. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Public tran...

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Emilia

Is Walnut Creek a good place to live?

Longtime lurker here, It's a a smaller city city with about 69,790 people. Homes are going for about $1,031,100 on average. Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. Household incomes average around $135,665 in Walnut Creek. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It'...

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Chloe Ross

What surprised you most about Walnut Creek?

Hey folks, I'm a remote worker and Homes are going for about $1,031,100 on average. Household incomes average around $135,665 in Walnut Creek. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's not perfect, but the community is solid...

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Levi Chavez

Why I chose Walnut Creek over bigger cities

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm retired and The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. The city has invested a lot in new development. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a growing tech scene w...

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happy_everly70

Housing market in Walnut Creek right now

Hey folks, I'm a 37-year-old physical therapist and It's a a smaller city city with about 69,790 people. The suburbs are where most families end up. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The city has invested a lot in new de...

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Aiden W.

Things that make Walnut Creek unique

Hi all, Crime rate is something to consider -Walnut Creek sits at 170.1 per 100K. It's a a smaller city city with about 69,790 people. Median household income is $135,665, which feels pretty solid for the area. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Honestly, I think it's a great place i...

15 replies 28 upvotes best-worst
Parker Diaz

Best neighborhoods to rent in Walnut Creek?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm single, late 20s, and The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 4.2%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $1,031,100, which is pretty steep. Crime rate is something to consider -Walnut Creek sits at 170.1...

2 replies 18 upvotes housing
Christian A.

Housing market in Walnut Creek right now

Longtime lurker here, I work in logistics and Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. Rent is about $2,613/month for a decent place. Median household income is $135,665, which feels pretty solid for the area. Homes are going for about $1,031,100 on average. Cost of living is...

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Carter

Cheapest neighborhoods in Walnut Creek?

We're a young couple and You can expect to pay around $2,613 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Any advice would be great. The suburbs are where most families ...

2 replies 9 upvotes housing
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