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Thinking About The Walnut Creek, CA Area?

What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Walnut Creek. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.

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Livability Score

75/ 100

Solid overall with category-specific trade-offs.

Cost of LivingB-

Housing MarketB-

EnvironmentB+

WeatherA+

Population

23,795

Median Home

$1.2M

Median Income

$135K

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With a population of 23,795, Walnut Creek is a smaller CA city. Median household income is $135K with homes valued around $1.2M. The city scores highest in weather (A+).

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Market Snapshot

Key housing and market metrics for Walnut Creek, CA. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.

Median Home Value

$1.2M

Vacancy Rate

4.0%

Owner-Occupied

45%

ZIP Code Breakdown

Area stats for ZIP codes in Walnut Creek, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.

94596

Area Stats

Pop: 23,795

Home Value: $1.2M

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Nearby Areas

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San Francisco Area

Home: $1.4M22 mi away

San Jose Area

Home: $947K44 mi away

Sacramento Area

Home: $623K57 mi away

Fresno Area

Home: $308K146 mi away

Los Angeles Area

Home: $1.0M340 mi away

Livability Grades

How Walnut Creek stacks up across six key categories.

Cost of LivingB-

Housing MarketB-

EnvironmentB+

WeatherA+

AmenitiesA-

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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the primary zip code for Walnut Creek and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.