Walnut Creek, California

Population 65,696

Walnut Creek is located in Contra Costa County, CA. The population is 65,696, making Walnut Creek the 6th largest city in Contra Costa County.

There are 16 public schools in Walnut Creek with an average Homefacts rating of A. The total crime rate for Walnut Creek is low , and there are 31 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Walnut Creek is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Walnut Creek property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Walnut Creek include Shell Ridge, San Miguel and Contra Costa Centre.

Walnut Creek Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Excellent
  • No High School Diploma: 1.7%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 36.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 61.5%

Crime Rate

33.14% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 220
  • Violent Crimes: 170
  • Robbery: 57
  • Burglary: 435
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

65.16% Lower than national avg.
  • 31 offenders in Walnut Creek
  • 4.72 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

112 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 0
  • Superfunds: 1
  • Tanks & Spills: 111

Unemployment

Low 2.9%
  • California unemployment average: 4.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

16 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 16 K-12 public schools in Walnut Creek, CA and 10 private schools. Homefacts rates Walnut Creek's schools as Excellent, with an overall A rating.
10 Private Schools

Alice's Montessori Learning Center

Berean Christian High School

Contra Costa Christian School

Contra Costa Jewish Community Center

Garden Gate Montessori School

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Walnut Creek, CA

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325 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Walnut Creek, CA issued 325 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 325 permits, 14 were issued for single family homes and 311 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Walnut Creek, CA issued 36 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 36 permits, 20 were issued for single family homes and 16 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,737
  • 1 Bedroom: $2,095
  • 2 Bedrooms: $2,568
  • 3 Bedrooms: $3,395
  • 4 Bedrooms: $4,040

Zip Codes

94518 94521 94595 94596 94597 94598

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Environmental Hazards

112 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality MODERATE (127/152)
    Walnut Creek, CA has 83.55% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Walnut Creek, CA is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.79 Average
    Walnut Creek, CA is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 47.63°
  • February 50.9°
  • March 54.6°
  • April 58.52°
  • May 63.97°
  • June 69.29°
  • July 71.42°
  • August 71.68°
  • September 70.7°
  • October 63.47°
  • November 54.72°
  • December 49.54°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Walnut Creek, CA

Earthquakes
Walnut Creek, CA has a very high risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Walnut Creek, CA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Walnut Creek, CA has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Walnut Creek, CA has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Walnut Creek, CA: $89,814

Unemployment

Unemployment in Walnut Creek is 2.9%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 4.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 18.78%
White Collar - 81.22%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Jerry Brown
  • Sen. Barbara Boxer
  • Sen. Dianne Feinstein

City Representatives

  • Mark DeSaulnier

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

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1 Cemetery view all

1 FCC Tower view all

4 Fire Stations view all

2 Hospitals view all

2 Libraries view all

2 Police Stations view all

5 Retirement Homes view all

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