Living in Walnut Creek, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Walnut Creek · Census data 2020–2024
Walnut Creek has 70,088 residents with a median age of 46.8. The median household income is $130,432 (32% higher than the California median), the median home value is $1,057,300, the median rent is $2,680/month.
Walnut Creek at a glance
- Population
- 70,088
- Median age
- 46.8State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $130,432State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $1,057,300State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,680/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 64.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 70.4%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Walnut Creek a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 32% higher than the California median; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 6.4%.
Cons: Home values 44% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Walnut Creek
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Walnut Creek the median home value is $1,057,300, 218% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,680 per month, which is 30.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,764 a month in housing costs.
Walnut Creek median household income
The median household income in Walnut Creek is $130,432 and the income per person is $85,521. 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Walnut Creek: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 34,389
- Owner-occupied
- 64.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.6%
- Vacant
- 3.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.09
Walnut Creek demographics
- Population
- 70,088
- Median age
- 46.8
- Under 18
- 15.5%
- 65 and older
- 29.5%
- Households
- 33,072
- Foreign-born
- 24.4%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Walnut Creek ›
Education in Walnut Creek
70.4% of adults 25 and older in Walnut Creek have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 30.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Walnut Creek
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 30.8%
- Drive alone
- 50.1%
- Public transit
- 6.2%
- Walk to work
- 3.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.3%
Walnut Creek vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Creek | 70,088 | $130,432 | $1,057,300 | $2,680 |
| Shell Ridge | 746 | $250,001 | $1,912,000 | — |
| San Miguel | 3,967 | $250,001 | $1,649,100 | $2,758 |
| Contra Costa Centre | 6,893 | $121,313 | $733,300 | $2,713 |
| Acalanes Ridge | 1,006 | $181,094 | $1,633,100 | $3,501 |
| Castle Hill | 1,026 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Saranap | 5,662 | $157,347 | $1,453,300 | $2,540 |
| North Gate | 806 | $208,525 | $1,674,700 | — |
| Alamo | 14,488 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in Walnut Creek, CA?
The median household income in Walnut Creek is $130,432, 32% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Walnut Creek?
The median home value in Walnut Creek is $1,057,300, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Walnut Creek?
The median gross rent in Walnut Creek is $2,680 per month, about 30.6% of household income.
Is Walnut Creek, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 32% higher than the California median; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 6.4%. Minuses: home values 44% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Walnut Creek?
The median age in Walnut Creek is 46.8 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Walnut Creek?
The average commute to work in Walnut Creek is 31 minutes; 30.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Walnut Creek?
The unemployment rate in Walnut Creek is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Walnut Creek?
70.4% of adults in Walnut Creek have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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