Walnut Creek, CA
Living in Walnut Creek
Bikeability83
Walkability75
Commute11
Public Transit85
Affordability4
Public Safety62
Airports83
Hospitals71
Colleges90
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Schools86
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
70kPopulation+5.8k (2010–19)
48 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
67%College-Educated+9% (2010–19)
58%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over16%
Diversity
Asian15%
Black2%
Caucasian68%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial5%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school2%
High school graduate8%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree36%
Graduate degree30%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$106kMedian Household Income+$25k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
40 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more23%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector67%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation4%
Mgt, science, and arts66%
Sales and office18%
Service10%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van67%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation19%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$793kMedian Home Value+$170k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$2kMedian Monthly Rent+$673 (2010–19)
61%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached15%
1 unit, detached38%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197931%
Built 1960 to 196925%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K20%
$750K to $999K26%
$1M to $1.49M22%
$1.5M to $1.99M5%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity35%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas62%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Walnut Creek
United States45
California55
San Francisco Metro Area57
Contra Costa County43
Property Crime in Walnut Creek
United States48
California56
San Francisco Metro Area74
Contra Costa County59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (63%)(33%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton68%
Donald Trump25%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 52 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Apr | 57 | 2 | 0 |
| May | 62 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct | 63 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 49 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Walnut Creek
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding17
Tornado2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Walnut Creek, CA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Walnut Creek, CA
Berean Christian High School
1 miles, NE
Seven Hills School
1 miles, N
Northcreek Academy & Preschool
2 miles, NE
Halstrom Academy - Walnut Creek
2 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Walnut Creek, CA
John F Kennedy University
4 miles, N
Saint Mary's College of California
6 miles, SW
Holy Names University
11 miles, SW
Mills College
11 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Walnut Creek, CA
Kaiser Foundation Hospital-Walnut Creek
1 miles, SW
John Muir Medical Center-Concord Campus
6 miles, N
John Muir Behavioral Health Center
6 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Walnut Creek, CA
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport
16 miles, SW
San Francisco International Airport
27 miles, SW
Stockton Metropolitan Airport
44 miles, E