Town
Walnut Creek
- A+Overall Grade
- Town in California
- 142 reviews
- Public SchoolsA+
- Crime & SafetyC+
- HousingC+
- NightlifeA-
- Good for FamiliesA
- DiversityA-
- JobsB
- WeatherA+
- Cost of LivingD+
- Health & FitnessA+
- Outdoor ActivitiesA
- CommuteB+
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$704,900
National
$184,700Median Rent
$1,803
National
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Walnut Creek Rankings
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
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Working in Walnut Creek
Jobs
B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$86,845
National
$55,322Top Public Schools Serving Walnut Creek
- A+
Miramonte High School
- Acalanes Union High School District, CA
- 9-12
- 190 reviews
- A+
Campolindo High School
- Acalanes Union High School District, CA
- 9-12
- 236 reviews
- A+
Acalanes High School
- Acalanes Union High School District, CA
- 9-12
- 170 reviews
- A+
Monte Vista High School
- San Ramon Valley Unified School District, CA
- 9-12
- 242 reviews
- A+
Las Lomas High School
- Acalanes Union High School District, CA
- 9-12
- 230 reviews
Top Private Schools in Walnut Creek
- A+
Contra Costa Christian School
- Private School
- Walnut Creek, CA
- PK, K-12
- 60 reviews
- A
Berean Christian High School
- Private School
- Walnut Creek, CA
- 9-12
- 133 reviews
- NG
Northcreek Academy & Preschool
- Private School
- Walnut Creek, CA
- PK, K-8
- 11 reviews
- NG
The Seven Hills School
- Private School
- Walnut Creek, CA
- PK, K-8
- NG
St. Mary Elementary School
- Private School
- Walnut Creek, CA
- PK, K-8
Walnut Creek Reviews
142 reviews
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I have lived here twice, and I loved it both times (left to live back home). It has a city feel with the benefits and security of the suburbs. I like going out and then returning to my residence and finding parking, ha ha. There's lots to do downtown, and you can find a lot of visitors there every weekend. Definitely recommend for singles, couples, or families!
I have lived in Walnut Creek for almost seven years. I moved here from Arizona and I thought that I would not makie any friends and evryone will judge me because I was not born in California. The first day we moved into the house, our neighbors came over with desserts and introduced themselves. That day my sister met her best friend. I met my best friends at Northgate High School the one place I thought i would not fit in. Everyone in my community nows each other and I love being able to walk my dog and have people saying hi to me and the kids always coming to pet the dog. It is amazing!
I love living in Walnut Creek. The people here are generally very nice. There are so many things to do here. From the Mount Diablo trails to Downtown, everyone can find something to do here. There are programs through the city that accommodate all ages. For example, I work for the Walnut Creek Summer Camps which provides jobs for countess college/ high school students while providing a fun and exciting summer experience for kids ages 6-13. There are other events that happen downtown such as wine tasting that takes place all through the city center. Walnut Creek is a very safe and wonderful place to live, and it is a hub that attracts people from all over the Bay Area.