At a Glance
Median Income
$79,205
$23,908 per capita
Home Value
$570,500
Zillow: $665,627
Median Rent
$1,430/mo
38.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
692/100K
3,058/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.8%
53.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
13.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.2%
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Walnut Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Walnut Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Walnut Park a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Walnut Park residents earn a median household income of $79,205 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,908. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 572,385 business establishments, including 24,882 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Walnut Park is $570,500 , 102% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $665,627. Median rent is $1,430/month, with 38.3% 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 1938.
Safety & Crime
Walnut Park reports 692 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 82% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,058/100K.
Education
9.8% of adults in Walnut Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% below the national average).
53.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Walnut Park has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population15,446
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density20,595/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$79,205
Per Capita$23,908
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty13.2%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
C+
Home Value$570,500
Rent$1,430
Ownership51.9%
Zillow$665,627
Housing Units3,901
Rent Burden38.3%
Crime
F
Violent692/100K
Property3,058/100K
Health
Obesity32.2%
Diabetes15.2%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain11.8 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation146 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.8%
High School+53.8%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute35 min
Broadband87.4%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries258
Did You Know?
The median home in Walnut Park was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Los Angeles International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 24,882 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 817 fatal vehicle crashes.
1,001 declared natural disasters on record.
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