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Walnut Creek, CA
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Population: 69,876
Home Price: $858,000
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Overview
Walnut Creek is a midsize city in the state of California with a population of 69,876. Walnut Creek has a dry summer and wet winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Midsize City
Living Costs:
Very High Cost
Employment:
(C) Average
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(A) Excellent
Safety Rating:
(D) Fair
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
36.8 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
Climate:
Dry Summer and Wet Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Walnut Creek, CA
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Walnut Creek
California
United States
Per Capita Income
$72,869
$40,496
$32,693
Median Household Income
$121,205
$85,209
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
4.4%
7.9%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
10.1%
10.5%
Age
Walnut Creek
California
United States
Median Age
47.8
42.6
42.3
Gender
Walnut Creek
California
United States
Male
47.6%
50.4%
49.8%
Female
52.4%
49.6%
50.2%
Race
Walnut Creek
California
United States
White
67.4%
68.5%
80.3%
Black or African American
2.6%
2.6%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.3%
1.6%
2.7%
Asian
17.9%
6.6%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.4%
0.3%
0.2%
Other Race
2.2%
11.1%
2.7%
Multiracial
9.2%
9.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Walnut Creek
California
United States
Median Home Price
$858,000
$544,352
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$2,277
$1,406
$801
Family Households
48.5%
48.5%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
30.3%
30.3%
26.2%
Homeowners
64.5%
66.3%
72.9%
Renters
35.5%
33.7%
27.1%
Education
Walnut Creek
California
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
1.5%
7.2%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
7.9%
7.9%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
13.5%
23.2%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
6.1%
8.6%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
38.8%
17.5%
15.0%
Proficiency
Walnut Creek
California
United States
Mathematics
64.3%
39.9%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
72.0%
49.7%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Walnut Creek
California
United States
Murder
0.0
3.1
3.0
Rape
8.5
35.7
38.0
Robbery
56.7
161.8
40.7
Assault
104.9
277.9
188.5
Property Crime
Walnut Creek
California
United States
Burglary
435.2
837.2
336.1
Theft
2883.2
3069.2
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
219.7
588.1
167.1
Arson
5.7
36.6
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Walnut Creek, CA
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
happy hour
wine
vegan food
vegan
hot dog
fast food
wine bar
delicious food
wine regions
spicy food
whole foods
tagine
sweet tea
restaurant
cheese
pizza
wines
sweet treats
vegetarian
beer
baseball
video games
business finance
college football
sports entertainment
boston sports
football
little league
water polo
basketball
player development
teams
college hoops
flag football
pop culture
golf
summer collegiate
usbwa member
nba
soccer players
nft artist
fine art
aeteon
concept art
digital portraits
nfts
designer animator
hyperrealism
pottery
hand drawn
photography
comic
novels poetry
studio
artists
nature
fashion
nft
animator
creative
spare time
video games
books
car enthusiast
gs warriors sj sharks
tv shows
photography
skateboarding
gaming
skateboarding snowboarding
fitness
hat wearer
road trips
rdgen
harley davidsons
mountain bikes
youtuber
comics
adventures
collectables
sports
marketing
digital marketing
music videos
business finance
sports entertainment
digital content
awardwinning writer
photo booth
content producer
public relations
radio host
pop culture
tv shows
tv
award winning
lifestyle
corporate
producer
photography
sports
summer
space
northern californias
dog boarding
photography
barefoot
nature
warm weather
uncleared
beach
corporate retreats
winter
backyard
waterrelated
swimming
wildlif
arts
mountain
facilities
our webstore
great stocking stuffers
etsy
old navy
wine bar
covid test kits
whole foods
restaurant
listings
amazon
supply store
drive thru
grocery store
costco
gift ideas
restaurants
boutique
walgreen
cvs
holiday gifts
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