Walnut Creek

California

A+Renter Score

Population

70,088

Median Income

$130K

% Renters

36%

Median Rent

$2,680/mo

Available Rentals

#86

Best for Familiesof 528 in Sf Bay Area

#180

Best Places to Liveof 523 in Sf Bay Area

#60

Best Public Schoolsof 135 in Sf Bay Area

#297

Most Diverseof 528 in Sf Bay Area

#308

Best for Young Professionalsof 528 in Sf Bay Area

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Rent Affordability

How does Walnut Creek compare?

Median rent relative to Oakland and the broader Bay Area market.

vs Oakland Average+16% higher

vs Bay Area Average+1% higher

vs National Average+91% higher

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

How much residents in Walnut Creek pay in rent (Census data).

Under $500

$500–$999

$1,000–$1,499

$1,500–$1,999

10%

$2,000+

82%

Neighborhood Grades

Public SchoolsA

Cost of LivingD+

SafetyB-

NightlifeA-

Outdoor ActivitiesA

WalkabilityB+

Compare Nearby Cities

NeighborhoodMedian RentAvailableOverall

Walnut Creek$2,680—A+

Dublin$3,1910A+

Adams Point$2,16392A+

Albany$2,4450A+

Alameda$2,4740A+

Fairview Park$2,4879A+

Weather

Average Temperatures

Monthly high and low temperatures in Walnut Creek.

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Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for Walnut Creek.

Population70,088

Median Age60

Median Income$130K

Diversity Index: 0.62

White

61%

Asian

17%

Hispanic

12%

Two or More

Black

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Walnut Creek.

Home Types

Single Family

37%

Large Apt Building

29%

Small Apt Building

17%

Townhouse

16%

Mobile Home

Home Age

2000–Present

11%

1980–1999

23%

1960–1979

52%

1940–1959

12%

Before 1939

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute33 min

Drive Alone50%

Walk/Bike4%

Work from Home31%

Schools

Elementary Schools (2)

Murwood Elementary School

K-5 · 413 students

22:1

Walnut Heights Elementary School

K-5 · 402 students

24:1

Middle Schools (1)

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St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception School

PK, K-8 · 300 students

13:1

High Schools (1)

Las Lomas High School

9-12 · 1,568 students

20:1

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