Living in Walnut Creek, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Walnut Creek · Census data 2020–2024
Walnut Creek has 1,053 residents with a median age of 51.7. The median household income is $80,724 (13% higher than the Ohio median), the median home value is $198,800, the median rent is $1,234/month.
Walnut Creek is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Walnut Creek at a glance
- Population
- 1,053
- Median age
- 51.7State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $80,724State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $198,800State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $1,234/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 66.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.5%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Walnut Creek a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 13% higher than the Ohio median; home values 7% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; a poverty rate of 1.3%.
Cons: Unemployment of 32.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Walnut Creek
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Walnut Creek the median home value is $198,800, 40% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,234 per month, which is 19.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Walnut Creek median household income
The median household income in Walnut Creek is $80,724 and the income per person is $24,890. 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Walnut Creek: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 267
- Owner-occupied
- 66.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.3%
- Vacant
- 15.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 3.66
Walnut Creek demographics
- Population
- 1,053
- Median age
- 51.7
- Under 18
- 18.3%
- 65 and older
- 35.8%
- Households
- 225
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Walnut Creek ›
Education in Walnut Creek
4.5% of adults 25 and older in Walnut Creek have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 1.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Walnut Creek
- Unemployment rate
- 32.5%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 3.5%
- Drive alone
- 83%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 76.9%
Walnut Creek vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Creek | 1,053 | $80,724 | $198,800 | $1,234 |
| Berlin | 1,232 | $82,589 | $317,700 | $732 |
| Sugarcreek | 2,504 | $72,222 | $225,000 | $883 |
| Mount Hope | 131 | $51,719 | $450,000 | — |
| Baltic | 841 | $66,071 | $120,600 | $882 |
| Wilmot | 237 | $71,607 | $125,000 | $789 |
| Millersburg | 3,206 | $43,007 | $146,700 | $791 |
| Mount Eaton | 135 | $81,875 | $156,700 | $1,125 |
| Beach City | 738 | $54,306 | $130,700 | $630 |
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What is the median household income in Walnut Creek, OH?
The median household income in Walnut Creek is $80,724, 13% higher than the Ohio median of $71,389 (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 $198,800, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Walnut Creek?
The median gross rent in Walnut Creek is $1,234 per month, about 19.1% of household income.
Is Walnut Creek, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 13% higher than the Ohio median; home values 7% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; a poverty rate of 1.3%. Minuses: unemployment of 32.5%.
What is the median age in Walnut Creek?
The median age in Walnut Creek is 51.7 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Walnut Creek?
The average commute to work in Walnut Creek is 18 minutes; 3.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Walnut Creek?
The unemployment rate in Walnut Creek is 32.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Walnut Creek?
4.5% 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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