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Walnut, IL
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Walnut, IL
At a Glance
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)
Is Walnut a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Walnut residents earn a median household income of $62,019 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,333. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 771 business establishments, including 77 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Walnut is $94,700 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $142,747. Median rent is $591/month, with 22.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Safety & Crime
Walnut reports 146 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,024/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
18.8% of adults in Walnut hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Walnut has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.