Walnut Creek

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Overview for Walnut Creek, CA

86,970 people live in Walnut Creek, where the median age is 49.4 and the average individual income is $72,488.55. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

86,970

Total Population

49.4 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$72,488.55

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Walnut Creek, CA

Walnut Creek has 38,690 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Walnut Creek do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 86,970 people call Walnut Creek home. The population density is 3,041.39 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

86,970

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

49.4

Median Age

47.44 / 52.56%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
38,690

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$72,488.55

Average individual Income

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Walnut Creek, CA

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The following schools are within or nearby Walnut Creek. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
Indian Valley Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5
Alice's Montessori Learning Center
PRIVATE
PreK - K
No rating available
Halstrom Academy - Walnut Creek
PRIVATE
6th - 12th
No rating available
PUBLIC
1st - 8th
4/5
Walnut Creek Intermediate
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
4/5
Northcreek Academy & Preschool
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
St Mary Elementary School
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
Berean Christian High School
PRIVATE
9th - 12th
No rating available
Walnut Acres Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
Buena Vista Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5
Walnut Heights Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
5/5
Wellspring Educational Services Inc
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
PUBLIC
6th - 8th
5/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
5/5
Contra Costa Christian School
PRIVATE
PreK - 12th
No rating available
Walnut Creek Christian Academy
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
Halstrom Academy - Walnut Creek
PRIVATE
6th - 12th
No rating available
Kla Schools Of Walnut Creek
PRIVATE
PreK - K
No rating available
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
5/5
Acalanes Center for Independent Study
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
No rating available
Contra Costa School of Performing Arts
PUBLIC
6th - 12th
3/5
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5

Around Walnut Creek, CA

There's plenty to do around Walnut Creek, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

19
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
13
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score
19
Minimal Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Reasonable Books, CrossFit Endzone, and 21 Minute Fitness.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Shopping 4.8 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.34 miles 35 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 1.85 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.74 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.56 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.86 miles 18 reviews 5/5 stars

Welcome to

 

Walnut Creek

 
Nestled to the east of Oakland/Berkeley, Walnut Creek boasts great schools, weather, upscale dining and a posh shopping district. It is a commuting dream with easy access to San Francisco thanks to two BART stations and easy access to Hwys 24 & 680. A suburban oasis with urban flair! Downtown’s Main Street local boutiques and Broadway Plaza’s upscale stores offer a huge range of shopping fixes and restaurants. Homes are a mix of downtown condos and a huge variety of mainly single story suburban homes. Outdoors are very much part of Walnut Creek’s makeup. Mount Diablo State Park is a great place to hike and enjoy the spectacular views across the Bay.
 

Highlights

 
1. All your favorite stores in an open air setting
 
2. The Iron Horse Trail for great biking and walking
 
3. Superb transport connections
 
4. Excellent schools K-12
 
5. Views of Mt. Diablo
 

Favorite Spots Around Town

 
Best Coffee
 
Caffe La Scala
 
Best Brunch
 
Katy’s Kreek

Relaxed, casual and cosy – this all American restaurant is one of the most popular casual dining spots around.
 
Best Theater
 
The Lesher Center for the Arts Live theatre venue in the heart of downtown with a huge variety of shows.
 
Best Bar
 
Rooftop

A lively lounge & outdoor roof terrace in the center of downtown, surrounded by reclaimed brick and water features.
 

Transportation


Walnut Creek is a commuter’s dream, with two BART stations (Walnut Creek and Pleasant Hill in Contra Costa Centre) and several exits of CA Hwy24 and I-680. There is a free trolley bus and shuttle bus linking BART to downtown and beyond. The city is approximately a 35 minute drive to downtown San Francisco.
 

Need to Know


 
Chamber of Commerce | http://www.walnut-creek.com
 
Rotary Club of Walnut Creek | http://www.rotarywc.org
 
K-8 Schools – Walnut Creek School District | http://www.walnutcreeksd.org
 
K-12 – Mt Diablo School District | http://www.mdusd.org
 
Northgate High School | http://www.northgatehighschool.org
 
Boundary Oak Golf Course | http://www.playboundaryoak.com
 
 
Lesher Arts Center | http://www.lesherartscenter.org
 
BART–Walnut Creek & Pleasant Hill | http://www.bart.gov/stations
 
 
 

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