At a Glance
Median Income
$88,269
$44,065 per capita
Home Value
$657,800
Zillow: $550,466
Median Rent
$1,380/mo
35.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
51.9%
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
15.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.2%
12.0% smoking rate
How Walnut Grove Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Walnut Grove's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Walnut Grove a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Walnut Grove residents earn a median household income of $88,269 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,065. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 73,284 business establishments, including 3,301 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Walnut Grove is $657,800 , 133% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $550,466. Median rent is $1,380/month, with 35.6% 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 1945.
Education
51.9% of adults in Walnut Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% above the national average).
93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Walnut Grove has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.1 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Data Overview
People
Population970
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density95/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born17.3%
Veterans9.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$88,269
Per Capita$44,065
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty15.5%
County GDP$135,538M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,541
Housing
C
Home Value$657,800
Rent$1,380
Ownership52.9%
Zillow$550,466
Housing Units494
Rent Burden35.6%
Health
Obesity31.2%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,616/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain18.1 in/yr
AQI51 (Moderate)
Elevation-7 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+51.9%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 58%
Commute35 min
Broadband84.0%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries32
Did You Know?
The median home in Walnut Grove was built in 1945.
20.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sacramento International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
17.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 3,301 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 204 fatal vehicle crashes.