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Livability Score

62
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.
There are not many amenities close to this location.
Walnut Creek Historical Museum
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Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Walnut.
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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The cost of living in Walnut is 87/100 - which is 2% lower than Iowa.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D
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Walnut crime rates are 1,918 per 100k, which is 11% higher than Iowa
Property Crime
1,606 crimes per 100k C+
Violent Crime
312 crimes per 100k C-
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The median income in Walnut is $47,443 - which is 13% lower than Iowa.
Med. Household Income
$47,443 F
Unemployment Rate
1.3% A+
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There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Walnut City Fire Department
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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Walnut home prices are $110,000 - which is 17% lower than Iowa
Home Price
$110,000 F
Home Appreciation Rate
25% A+
Home Affordability
2.3x (home price to income ratio) A+
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The Walnut graduation rate is 88% - which is equal to Iowa
School Test Scores
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High School Grad. Rates
88% B-
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Walnut? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Entertainment

      Walnut Creek Historical Museum

      Food & Drink

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Walnut? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Walnut.
      Drive to Work
      78%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      1% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Walnut? The cost of living in Walnut is 87/100 - which is 2% lower than Iowa.
      Walnut
      87

      13% less expensive than average

      Iowa
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C Crime

      What is the crime rate in Walnut? Walnut crime rates are 1,918, which are 11% higher than Iowa
      Total Crime
      1,918 per 100k people

      16% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 53

      16% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -22%

      Year over year crime is down

      C- Employment

      What is the median income in Walnut? The median income in Walnut is $47,443 which is 13% lower than Iowa.
      Median household income
      $47,44314% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $27,8667% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      72% lower than the US average

      B Health & Safety

      Is Walnut a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Walnut home prices? Walnut home prices are $110,000 - which is 17% lower than Iowa
      Median home value
      $110,00040% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $76919% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      71%

      12% higher than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Walnut have good schools? The Walnut graduation rate is 88% - which is equal to Iowa
      High school grad. rates
      88%

      6% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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