At a Glance
Median Income
$135,665
$83,164 per capita
Home Value
$1,031,100
Zillow: $1,024,673
Median Rent
$2,613/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
170/100K
3,538/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
69.4%
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.7%
6.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Walnut Creek Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Walnut Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Walnut Creek a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Walnut Creek residents earn a median household income of $135,665 , which is 81% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $83,164. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 31,186 business establishments, including 2,143 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Walnut Creek is $1,031,100 , 266% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,024,673. Median rent is $2,613/month, with 28.3% 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 1974.
Safety & Crime
Walnut Creek reports 170 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 55% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,538/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
69.4% of adults in Walnut Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(106% above the national average).
97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Walnut Creek has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population69,790
Median Age46.1 yrs
Density3,532/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$135,665
Per Capita$83,164
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$217,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,778
Housing
C
Home Value$1,031,100
Rent$2,613
Ownership64.5%
Zillow$1,024,673
Housing Units33,507
Rent Burden28.3%
Crime
F
Violent170/100K
Property3,538/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault105/100K
Burglary435/100K
Health
Obesity24.7%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking6.9%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death4,006/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain17.7 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation210 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+69.4%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+31.7%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%
Commute33 min
Broadband95.7%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations80
Libraries34
Did You Know?
Walnut Creek was founded in 1849.
The median home in Walnut Creek was built in 1974.
28.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Metro Oakland International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 2,143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 43 fatal vehicle crashes.
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