Introduction
About Walnut Creek, California

Located at the foot of towering Mt. Diablo, Walnut Creek, California combines city flair with charming scenery, great weather, and is only 35 minutes away from San Francisco and 3 hours from Lake Tahoe.  Amongst the treasures of the area is the Old Borges Ranch/Shell Ridge open space area offering a special living history program for students of all ages.  Recreational facilities are likewise impressive, from championship golf courses to the 101 acre Heather Farm Parks complex.  
 
Walnut Creek, California offers a number of unique neighborhoods with pockets throughout the city that are unincorporated and governed by the county.  Almost every housing option is available in Walnut Creek from many older rural areas with roots dating back to the turn of the century, to large, custom homes built in the rolling hills of South Walnut Creek, bordering Alamo.  There is a large variety of townhouses and condominiums nestled in quiet streets.  The retirement community of Rossmoor is located in Walnut Creek. Here, over 8500 residents averaging 77 years of age live in a security-gated community among hills and golf courses.
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  Community Information

Population

Total Population 68,837
Population Density 3,458 Persons/Sq. Mile
Female Population 36,717
Male Population 32,120
Median Age 45.92 Years
Percentage Population Change since 1990 71%
Percentage Population Change Since 2000 0%

Colleges

Nearest 2-Year Public College SILICON VALLEY COLLEGE
Distance to SILICON VALLEY COLLEGE 2 Miles
Nearest 4-Year Public College JOHN F KENNEDY UNIVERSITY
Distance to JOHN F KENNEDY UNIVERSITY 3 Miles

Households and Income

Total Number of Households 31,525
Family Households 17,093
Average Family Size 3
Average Household Income $95,332
Median Household Income $77,953
Percentage Income Change Since 1990 71%
Percentage Income Change Since 2000 0%

Crime Rates Compared to National Average

The National Average is designated 1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents half as much risk.
Total Crime Risk 0.47
Total Crime Risk (County) 0.82
Personal Crime Risk (County) 0.99
Murder Risk (County) 1.12
Rape Risk (County) 0.79
Robbery Risk 0.92
Assault Risk (County) 0.94
Property Risk (County) 0.82
Burglary Risk (County) 0.89
Larceny Risk (County) 0.91
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County) 1.04

Environment

Average July High Temperature 85.2° F
Average January Low Temperature 39.3° F
Annual Precipitation 23.96 inches
Air Pollution Index 85% of National Average

Miscellaneous

Sales Tax Rate 8.25%
Nearest Airport METROPOLITAN OAKLAND INTL
Distance to METROPOLITAN OAKLAND INTL 13 Miles
Nearest Major Sports Team GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS
Distance to GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS 14 Miles

  
  School Information
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School NameGradesAddress
ACALANES ADULT CENTERADULT EDUCATION1963 TICE VALLEY BLVD, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94595
EAGLE PEAK MONTESSORI SCHOOLK - 5800 HUTCHINSON RD, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598
FOOTHILL MIDDLE SCHOOL5 - 82775 CEDRO LN, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598
WALNUT CREEK INTERM SCHOOL5 - 82425 WALNUT BLVD, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94597
BEREAN CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL9 - 12245 EL DIVISADERO AVE, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598
LAS LOMAS HIGH SCHOOL9 - 121460 S MAIN ST, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596
NORTHGATE HIGH SCHOOL9 - 12425 CASTLE ROCK RD, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598
DEL ORO CONT HIGH SCHOOL10 - 121963 TICE VALLEY BLVD, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94595
PARKMEAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 51920 MAGNOLIA WAY, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94595
BANCROFT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 52200 PARISH DR, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598
WALNUT HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 54064 WALNUT BLVD, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596
VALLE VERDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 53275 PEACHWILLOW LN, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598
WALNUT ACRES ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 5180 CEREZO DR, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598
BUENA VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 52355 SAN JUAN AVE, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94597
INDIAN VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 5551 MARSHALL DR, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598
MURWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 52050 VANDERSLICE AVE, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596
ST MARY SCHOOLK - 81158 BONT LN, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596
WALNUT CREEK CHRISTIAN ACADEMYK - 82336 BUENA VISTA AVE, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94597
ADONAI ACADEMYK - 12920 SAVANNAH CIR, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598
SEVEN HILLS SCHOOLK - 8975 N SAN CARLOS DR, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598
DORRIS - EATON SCHOOLK - 81847 NEWELL AVE, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94595
PALMER SCHOOLK - 82740 JONES RD, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94597
NORTHCREEK ACADEMYK - 82303 YGNACIO VALLEY RD, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598
CONTRA COSTA CHRISTIAN SCHOOLK - 122721 LARKEY LN, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94597
SPRINGFIELD MONTESSORI SCHOOLPRESCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN2210 OAK GROVE RD, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598
TRINITY LUTHERAN PRE - SCHOOLPRESCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN2317 BUENA VISTA AVE, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94597
 
  Neighborhood Establishments

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Type of BusinessNameAddress
BANKSBANK OF AMERICA1200 ROSSMOOR PKWY WALNUT CREEK, CA 94595
BANKSFIRST COMMUNITY BANK1940 TICE VALLEY BLVD WALNUT CREEK, CA 94595
BANKSPACIFIC NATIONAL BANK1910 TICE VALLEY BLVD WALNUT CREEK, CA 94595
BANKSWASHINGTON MUTUAL1994 TICE VALLEY BLVD WALNUT CREEK, CA 94595
BANKSWELLS FARGO BANK1920 TICE VALLEY BLVD WALNUT CREEK, CA 94595
BANKSALTA ALLIANCE BANK200 PRINGLE AVE WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596
BANKSBANK OF AMERICA1330 N BROADWAY WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596
BANKSBANK OF AMERICA1500 NEWELL AVE WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596
BANKSBANK OF THE WEST2050 N CALIFORNIA BLVD WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596
BANKSBAY COMMERCIAL BANK1280 CIVIC DR # 100 WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596
BANKSCITY NATIONAL BANK2001 N MAIN ST WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596
BANKSCOMERICA BANK1331 N CALIFORNIA BLVD WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596
BANKSCOMERICA BANK1442 N MAIN ST WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596
BANKSCOMMERCIAL CAPITAL BANK2185 N CALIFORNIA BLVD WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596
BANKSCOUNTRYWIDE BANK101 YGNACIO VALLEY RD WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596
JUNIOR COLLEGESILICON VALLEY COLLEGEADMINISTRATION WALNUT CREEK, CA 94595
GOLFROSSMOOR-WALNUT CREEK1010 STANLEY DOLLAR DR WALNUT CREEK, CA 94595
GOLFWALNUT CREEK GOLF COURSE1666 N MAIN ST WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596
GOLFBOUNDARY OAK GOLF COURSE3800 VALLEY VISTA RD # B WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598
HOSPITALSJOHN MUIR MEDICAL CTR-WALNUT1881 N BROADWAY WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596
HOSPITALSKAISER PERMANENTE MEDICAL CTR1425 S MAIN ST WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596
HOSPITALSMT DIABLO MEDICAL CTR1656 N CALIFORNIA BLVD WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596
HOSPITALSOSTEOPOROSIS CENTER1656 N CALIFORNIA BLVD WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596
HOSPITALSJOHN MUIR HEALTH FNDTN1400 TREAT BLVD WALNUT CREEK, CA 94597
HOSPITALSJOHN MUIR COMMUNITY HEALTH1399 YGNACIO VALLEY RD # 36 WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598
HOSPITALSJOHN MUIR HEALTH1601 YGNACIO VALLEY RD WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598
HOSPITALSJOHN MUIR MEDICAL CTR-CONCORD1399 YGNACIO VALLEY RD # 36 WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598
HOSPITALSJOHN MUIR MEDICAL CTR-WALNUT175 LA CASA VIA WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598
HOSPITALSKAISER PERMANENTE PARK SHDLNDS320 LENNON LN WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598
HOSPITALSNATIOANAL SPECIALITY HOSPITAL1601 YGNACIO VALLEY RD WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598
HOSPITALSOUTPATIENT SURGERY CTR1601 YGNACIO VALLEY RD WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598
HOSPITALSSEQUOIA SURGICAL PAVILION2405 SHADELANDS DR # 200 WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598
HOSPITALSSIERRA SURGI-CENTER1601 YGNACIO VALLEY RD WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598
ART AND MUSEUMSLINDSAY WILDLIFE MUSEUM1931 1ST AVE WALNUT CREEK, CA 94597
ART AND MUSEUMSSHADELANDS RANCH HISTORICAL2660 YGNACIO VALLEY RD WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598



  Recent Home Sale Data ( click to expand )
 

Previous quarter's home sale average by Zip Code. Click zip code to view homes for sale.
 Total SoldMedian PriceAverage Price
94595298$547,000$614,234
94596237$635,000$664,796
94597252$569,500$605,101
94598318$728,500$769,162
Displaying 1-10 of 16 in $500-999k range
Exceptional home, sprawling yard, prime location. Enjoy the large inviting porch and classic architecture which includes numerous amenities: rich staggered plank hardwoods, plantation shutters, granite slab, stainless steel, in-law set up, sunny courtyard patio, and more!
 740 LAUREL DRIVE
 WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596
 6 bedrooms view property details > 
 4 bathrooms
$999,000

Nicely remodeled single story on large lot in Walnut Heights area. Hardwood floors, new carpets, dual pane, new granite and tile tops, new bathroom,  all custom painted with new moldings-- nice front deck area, new pavers-- must see. Large fountain on pavers is not affixed and not included in sale.
 377 Shady Glen Road
 WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$849,950

Tucked away terrific location near open space and parks. You will be so glad you found this enclave.  Traditional four bedroom, three and a half baths with wonderful private yard. Nicely maintained and expanded. Great floor plan with second suite for guests.  • Inviting entry leads to open living room with picture window.  • Spacious dining room with bay window adjoins breakfast bar area and good "working styled" kitchen with good counter space and built ins. Garden window brings in good natural light. Sliding door to private yard.  • Good sized family room framed by stone fireplace and windows viewing the great yard and spa.  • Convenient guest bath.  • Easy access to laundry and adjoining garage.  • Two car garage with lots of built in storage and shelving.  • Four good sized bedrooms and three nicely appointed full baths on the upstairs level.  • Replaced and upgraded central heating and air conditioning.  • Lovely grounds with s
 1023 RACHELE RD
 WALNUT CREEK, CA 94597
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 31 bathrooms
$799,000

INVITING SINGLE STORY RANCH HOME W/MULTIPLE OUTSIDE ENTERTAINING AREAS- DECK & SITTING AREA FROM MASTER BDRM. PRIVATE PATIO FROM GUEST BDRM OR DEN. GENEROUS PATIO SURROUNDING POOL. COVERED DECK FOR BBQ ETC!!
 1311 WALNUT AVE
 WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$785,000

Million dollar plus neighborhood! Private Majestic  trees frame this unique .49 acre level creekside Lot.  Move in and enjoy!  New roof,gutters,garage door, carpet,tile, vinyl. Exterior/interior painting + newly remodeled poolside bonus rm.  Seller motivated!
 2330 TICE VALLEY BLVD
 WALNUT CREEK, CA 94595
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$739,000

Single story home on a cul de sac, close to greenbelt within walking distance of community pool.  Home and landscaping need cosmetic TLC.
 686 Barn Owl Ct
 WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$735,000

Beautiful 1 story home within walking distance to schools. Hardwood flrs. New carpeting. Formal living rm w/gorgeous wood burining fp. Elegant formal dining rm with built-ins. Eat-in kitchen adjoins family rm. Large master suite overlooks backyard with expansive patios, level lawns, pool and more...
 2837 GRANDE CAMINO
 WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 21 bathrooms
$729,500

CHARMING REMODELED JORDAN REED RANCHER ON CUL DE SAC. ARCH DOORWAYS, SKYLIGHTS, HARDWOOD FLOORS, SOLARIUM, MASTER BEDROOM RETREAT W/FIREPLACE. LARGE SECLUDED BACKYARD W/MEANDERING PATHS  THRU TREES, ORNAMENTAL PLANTS & GRAPE ARBOR. FISH POND & WATERFALL RAISED PATIO.
 7 SAN BENITO CT.
 WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 21 bathrooms
$725,000

Discover Summit Ridge Style! Ideally located at the end of a cul-de-sac, and backing to the greenbelt, this end-unit features quality finish, with tasteful upgrades! Beautiful kitchen, large master suite, two fireplaces, fresh paint and carpet make this home "move-in" ready! An excellent value!
 1907 Highridge Ct
 WALNUT CREEK, CA 94597
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 21 bathrooms
$709,000

   This well designed updated 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath is a perfect blend of traditional & modern.  The floorplan has been opened up to maximize light/use, with Mediterranean style tile floors throughout the living areas.  Stunning remodeled kitchen with hickory cabinets, stainless steel refrigerator, generous counters and breakfast bar.  Kitchen/family room combination (now used as second dining area) opens onto a brick patio and garden area adjacent to greenbelt.  Other features include: washer/dryer, track/recessed lights, 2-tone paint, dual pane windows, plantation blinds, newer carpet, HVAC, light fixtures, & interior 4 panel doors. Even the garage has been updated -- tile floors, insulated garage door, custom storage, movable workbench and additional lighting make it a great workspace year round. Great location - minutes' walk/drive to shops, open space, trails, BART, downtown Walnut Creek, public transportation.
 1422 LOS VECINOS
 WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 21 bathrooms
$675,000
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