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Walnut Creek, California houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Walnut Creek, CA (Contra Costa County) — Census median home value $1,031,100, county listing prices roughly flat over the past year. Market data for Walnut Creek houses and the broader area.
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Walnut Creek, CA is in Contra Costa County, California — this guide covers houses in Walnut Creek and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 69,790, with a median household income of $135,665. Census data puts the median value of houses in Walnut Creek at $1,031,100.
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Market overview
Walnut Creek housing market
Walnut Creek is in Contra Costa County, California. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Walnut Creek and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$1,031,100
Population (Census ACS)
69,790
Median household income
$135,665
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County-level FHFA price trend was not available in the manifest row.
At a glance
Walnut Creek market snapshot
Population
69,790
County
Contra Costa County
Median Household Income
$135,665
Median Home Value (city)
$1,031,100
Median Gross Rent
$2,613/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-0.0%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Walnut Creek's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $1,031,100.
County Price Trend
Contra Costa County's FHFA house price index shows a -0.01% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Walnut Creek has an estimated population of 69,790 and a median household income of $135,665, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Walnut Creek's Census-reported median home value works out to about 7.6x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 23% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Nearby communities include Shell Ridge, San Miguel, Contra Costa Centre, Acalanes Ridge, Castle Hill, Saranap, North Gate, Alamo, Pleasant Hill, Reliez Valley, Lafayette, Concord, Moraga, Pacheco, Diablo, Clayton.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Piedmont (~11.7 mi), Benicia (~13.3 mi), Castro Valley (~13.5 mi), Oakland (~13.7 mi), Berkeley (~14.3 mi), Emeryville (~14.9 mi), Ashland (~15.0 mi), Dublin (~15.1 mi), Albany (~15.2 mi), San Leandro (~15.3 mi), Fairview (~15.5 mi), Cherryland (~15.8 mi), Alameda (~16.3 mi), San Lorenzo (~16.5 mi), Pleasanton (~18.4 mi), Vallejo (~18.6 mi).
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Census & home facts
Walnut Creek data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
69,790
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$1,031,100
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$135,665
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$2,613
County FHFA annual change (2025)
-0.01%
Census place type
city
County
Contra Costa County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
19.76 sq mi
Census GEOID
0683346
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Walnut Creek
Schools
San Ramon Valley Unified — 37 schools, 29,680 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Contra Costa addresses may be served by San Ramon Valley Unified, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Walnut Creek FAQ
What are houses worth in Walnut Creek, CA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Walnut Creek at $1,031,100.
How much do houses cost in Walnut Creek, CA?
For owner-occupied houses in Walnut Creek, Census ACS data shows a median value of $1,031,100. Active listing prices in Contra Costa County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Walnut Creek, CA?
Walnut Creek houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Contra Costa County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Walnut Creek, CA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Walnut Creek's population at approximately 69,790.
What's the median rent in Walnut Creek, CA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Walnut Creek at approximately $2,613 per month.
What is the median household income in Walnut Creek, CA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Walnut Creek at approximately $135,665.
Is the Walnut Creek housing market growing?
Contra Costa County's FHFA house price index shows a -0.01% annual change in 2025.
Is Walnut Creek, CA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Walnut Creek's median home value at about 7.6 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 23% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Walnut Creek, CA?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest San Ramon Valley Unified for many Walnut Creek addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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