Walnut Creek, CA
Full City Profile · California · San Mateo County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
69,790
Population
3,532/sq mi density
$135,665
Median Income
$83,164 per capita
$1,031,100
Home Value
$992,645 Zillow
$2,613
Median Rent
28.3% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
289
Violent Crime/100K
3,017 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$135,665 median income, 5.2% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$1,031,100 home value, $2,613/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
289 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
69.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
69,790
Census 2023
Population Density
3,532
per square mile
Land Area
19.8
square miles (51.2 km²)
Median Age
46.1 yrs
19% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 65% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 2.4% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 11.8% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 16.7% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 4.1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
65%
Black
2.4%
Hispanic
11.8%
Asian
16.7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 73.1% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 26.2% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.7% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
73.1%
Spanish
26.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
23.6%
Veterans
5.8%
3% below US avg (6%)
Disability
12.6%
3% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
97.7%
7% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
2.3%
73% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.493
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 69,790 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 3,532 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 19.8 sq mi |
| Median Age | 46.1 years |
Gender
| Male | 47.7% |
| Female | 52.3% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 65.0% |
| Black or African American | 2.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.8% |
| Asian | 16.7% |
Language
| English Only | 73.1% |
| Spanish | 26.2% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 23.6% |
| Veterans | 5.8% |
| Disability | 12.6% |
| Health Insurance | 97.7% |
| Uninsured | 2.3% |
| Broadband Access | 95.7% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.493 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |