Livability Score

77
/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.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (19) F
T4 Tea For U
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Library Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Tellus Coffee
Coffee Shop
Cafe La Scala
Coffee Shop
Rooted Coffee
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Panama Bay Coffee Co.
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Philz Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Coffee Shop
Ice Monster
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Latte Da Espresso & More
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Milk Tea Lab
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (10) F
Club 1220
Nightclub
Century 16 Theater
Cinema
Lesher Center for the Arts
Theatre Arts
Shadelands Ranch Historical Museum
Museum
Walnut Creek Model Railroad Society
Museum
Turkey Vulture
Attraction
Lindsay Wildlife Experience
Museum
Peacock Hall
Theatre Arts
Century 16 Downtown Pleasant Hill
Cinema
Food and Drink (49) F
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Mooyah
Fast Food
See's Candies
Sweets
iTea
Beverages
Kara's Cupcakes
Sweets
Prima Vini
Alcohol
Stadium Pub
Bar
Burger King
Fast Food
Veggie Grill
Fast Food
Bourbon Highway
Bar
Tiki Tom
Bar
Dan's Irish Sports Bar
Bar
ØL Beercafe & Bottleshop
Bar
Mr Lucky's
Bar
Chipotle
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Cheese Steak Shop
Fast Food
Pizza Guys
Fast Food
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Sweets
Extreme Pizza
Fast Food
Ike's Love and Sandwiches
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
360 Gourmet Burritos
Fast Food
Rotator Tap Room
Bar
Fitness (10) F
Civic Park Community Center
Community Centre
The Gardens at Heather Farm
Community Centre
The Key Club
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Forma Gym
Gym
Mike's Core Fitness Personal Training
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Crunch Fitness
Gym
Tice Valley Community Gym
Community Centre
Tice Creek Fitness Center
Gym
Fireside Room
Community Centre
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Groceries (15) F
Safeway
Grocery Store
A Sweet Affair
Bakery
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Kinder's Meats & Deli
Butcher
House of Bagels
Bakery
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Third Culture Bakery
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Allstar Donuts
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Bagel Street Cafe
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Lunardi's
Grocery Store
Smart & Final
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Del Valle Supermercado
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
FoodMaxx
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Super Tehran
Grocery Store
Pleasant Hill Market
Grocery Store
Parks (47) B
Howe Homestead Park
Park
Lar Rieu Park
Park
Ygnacio Heights Park
Park
San Miguel Park
Park
El Divisadero Park
Park
Civic Park
Park
All-Abilities Playground
Playground
Water Light Public Plaza
Park
Heather Farm Park
Park
Alma Park
Park
Walden Park
Park
Castle Rock Youth Sports Park
Park
Northgate Park
Park
Rudgear Park
Park
Fox Creek Park
Park
Pine Creek Park & Greenway
Park
Diablo Shadows Park
Park
Larkey Park
Park
Arbolado Park
Park
Tice Valley Park
Park
Meher Park
Park
Newell Pocket Park
Park
Livorna Park
Park
Len Hester Park
Park
Pleasant Oaks Park
Park
Shops (71) D-
Michael's Hairworks
Hairdresser
European Wax Center
Beauty
Nordstrom
Department Store
TJ Maxx
Department Store
ExtraMile
Convenience Store
H&M
Clothing
Sur La Table
Houseware
Macy's
Department Store
Amazon Books
Books
Broadway Pointe
Mall
Restoration Hardware
Furniture
Victoria's Secret
Clothing
Elite Nail Spa
Beauty
Pottery Barn
Furniture
Apple Store
Electronics
Liliana Castellanos
Clothing
Tiffany & Company
Fashion
Norf London
Clothing
Apple Store
Electronics
Ming Quong
Clothing
Anthropologie
Clothing
Flashlight Books
Books
Design Haus
Interior Decoration
Rivendell Bike Book & Hatchet
Bicycle
Urban Outfitters
Clothing
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 17.3% take public transportation in Walnut Creek.
Public Transit Stops (112)
Stops & Stations A+
Montego & Satellite Senior Homes
Bus Stop
Montego & Tampico
Bus Stop
Montego & Tampico
Bus Stop
Montego & San Marco Apartments
Bus Stop
Montego & Tampico
Bus Stop
Montego & Ygnacio Valley Road
Bus Stop
John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek
Bus Stop
Ygnacio Valley Road & Marchbanks Drive
Bus Stop
John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek
Bus Stop
Ygnacio Valley Road & Homestead Avenue
Bus Stop
Ygnacio Valley Road & Walnut Boulevard
Bus Stop
Ygnacio Valley Road & Walnut Boulevard
Bus Stop
Ygnacio Valley Road & North Civic Drive
Bus Stop
North Civic Drive & Ygnacio Valley Road
Bus Stop
North Civic Drive & Ygnacio Valley Road
Bus Stop
North Civic Drive & Brio Drive
Bus Stop
Broadway Plaza Fountain
Bus Stop
North Civic Drive & Brio Drive
Bus Stop
Ygnacio Valley Road & Civic Drive
Bus Stop
North Main Street & Duncan Street
Bus Stop
North Main Street & Bonanza Street
Bus Stop
Ygnacio Valley Road & Chase Bank
Bus Stop
Broadway Plaza & South Main Street
Bus Stop
Newell Avenue & South Main Street
Bus Stop
North Main Street & Civic Drive
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
17.3% A
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Walnut Creek is 198/100 - which is 42% higher than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime B+

Walnut Creek crime rates are 1,308 per 100k, which is 54% lower than California
Property Crime
1,078 crimes per 100k A-
Violent Crime
230 crimes per 100k B+
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employment A+

The median income in Walnut Creek is $108,689 - which is 70% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$108,689 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.9% B+
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (34)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
John Muir Medical Center
Hospital
Walnut Creek Dentists
Dentist
Fire Station 1
Fire Station
Walnut Creek Police Department
Police
Walnut Creek Medical Center
Hospital
Bldg. A
Doctor
Bldg. H
Doctor
Bldg. C
Doctor
Bldg. D
Doctor
Bldg. B
Doctor
Doctor's Park
Doctor
Bldg. E
Doctor
Ygnacio Adobe
Doctor
Bldg. K
Doctor
Bldg. G
Doctor
Bldg. F
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Sunrise Assisted Living
Nursing Home
Ygnacio Woods Offices
Doctor
BART Police
Police
Walnut Cree Family Practice
Doctor
Phenomenal Mind Studios
Doctor
Planned Parenthood
Clinic
Children's Hospital Oakland
Doctor
Walnut Creek Outpatient Center
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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housing C+

Walnut Creek home prices are $814,900 - which is 99% higher than California
Home Price
$814,900 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
21% A+
Home Affordability
7.5x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools A+

The Walnut Creek graduation rate is 97% - which is 21% higher than California
School Test Scores
67% C+
High School Grad. Rates
97% A+
Elementary Schools (28) F
Indian Valley Elementary
Walnut Heights Elementary
Walnut Creek Intermediate
Murwood Elementary
Singing Stones School
Seven Hills School
Northcreek Academy & Preschool
Walnut Acres Elementary
Halstrom Academy - Walnut Creek
Halstrom Academy - Walnut Creek
St Mary Elementary School
Walnut Creek Christian Academy
Tice Creek
Eagle Peak Montessori
Buena Vista Elementary
Palmer School
Parkmead Elementary
Bancroft Elementary
Foothill Middle
Kla Schools Of Walnut Creek
Fusion Academy Walnut Creek
Fusion Academy--Walnut Creek
Contra Costa School Of Performing Arts
Contra Costa School Of Performing Arts
Wellspring Educational Services Inc
High Schools (11) F
Berean Christian High School
Las Lomas High
Halstrom Academy - Walnut Creek
Halstrom Academy - Walnut Creek
Northgate High
Fusion Academy Walnut Creek
Fusion Academy--Walnut Creek
Contra Costa School Of Performing Arts
Contra Costa School Of Performing Arts
Carondelet High School
De La Salle High School
Ygnacio Valley High
Contra Costa Christian School
Acalanes Center For Independent Study
Contra Costa County Rop
Horizons School: Independent Study
Prospect High (Continuation)
Diablo Community Day
Acalanes High
Central County Special Education Programs
Seneca Centers Olivera School
Springstone
Pleasant Hill Adventist Academy
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ratings A

Walnut Creek has an overall rating of 82% from 16 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (15)
From AreaVibes A+
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  • Walnut Creek has a Livability Score of 77/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Walnut Creek crime rates are 54% lower than the California average
  • Cost of living in Walnut Creek is 42% higher than the California average

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Walnut Creek Now in 2024 4 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 07, 2024) I think it's important to update the review of Walnut Creek, especially since the pandemic, but also because there have been changes in the last 10-20 years. First, housing costs aside, I love living here. I'm a California native and have lived in other parts of the state but mos ...Read More tly here. The amenities, I would argue, are a strong point! (I see its low rating here) As someone who has been going out to various events, dancing, music concerts and dining a lot in recent years I can tell you what's available and what's changed! It used to be said that for upscale shows and dining, for example, you have to go into San Francisco but in recent years many say that isn't true anymore. We have casual to upscale dining and entertainment. The Arts Center (the name has changed several times) is beautiful with many theatres and events. I once saw an incredible Jazz event there and at the Speaker Series, I listened to and met former Secretary of State, Madeleine Albright. It was a 10 minute drive for me! We also have free concerts outdoors in the summer and people come from surrounding areas to shop at Broadway Plaza, our large outdoor mall. We have casual shops to upscale. I think we need more dance places, not just little places like Dan's but we do have The Greenery now which is a restaurant that hosts local bands instead of just being a part of the golfing community. I don't golf, but we have that too! Boundary Oaks Golf Course is well known. We have easy access to hospitals and other medical services and buses, BART (the Bay Area Rapid Transit system) and a downtown Trolley that reminds me of the Cable Cars in San Francisco (without the lines!) There's often events at Civic Park downtown near our beautiful library built in 2010. More restaurants have outdoor seating since the initial pandemic when indoors was closed for a bit and it's lively just walking downtown on a weekend night on Main or Locust. The newish restaurant Bourbon Highway always seems lit up with music and people dancing. Housing prices have skyrocketed and traffic through town is slower but there's always something to do here or in a neighboring town just a short drive away. We don't need to drive far anymore, we have everything we need nearby but easy access to longer adventures within a 1-4 hours drive in either direction, so lots of variety of options. Read Less
Walnut Creek, CA - An East Bay Gem 4 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 09, 2010) I've lived close to Walnut Creek, located in the San Francisco East Bay, for most of my life. The city has a Mediterranean climate--moist, cool winters and dry, hot summers. Granted, it is more of a place where people live than a destination to visit, but Walnut Creek has much to ...Read More offer.

Despite its agricultural roots, Walnut Creek is very much a suburban utopia. It lacks the excitement of the big city. However, San Francisco is only a BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) ride away, and Walnut Creek has a station with a direct line.

Walnut Creek has a number of educational opportunities such as the Lindsay Wildlife Museum and the Lesher Center for the Arts. For fans of the outdoors, Walnut Creek boasts a bounty of gardens and parks. The Boundary Oak Golf Course is an 18-hole green with manicured lawns and lovely views of the surrounding hills.

The shopping in Walnut Creek is also fantastic. My girlfriends and I will often travel miles to spend a leisurely afternoon strolling about the Broadway Plaza Shopping Center, or eating at one of Walnut Creek's great restaurants. The Counter, specializing in gourmet burgers, is a personal favorite. Read Less
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Howe Homestead Park
      Lar Rieu Park
      Ygnacio Heights Park
      San Miguel Park
      El Divisadero Park
      Civic Park
      All-Abilities Playground
      Water Light Public Plaza

      Entertainment

      Club 1220
      Century 16 Theater
      Lesher Center for the Arts
      Shadelands Ranch Historical Museum
      Walnut Creek Model Railroad Society
      Turkey Vulture
      Lindsay Wildlife Experience
      Peacock Hall

      Food & Drink

      Dunkin'
      Subway
      Mooyah
      See's Candies
      iTea
      Kara's Cupcakes
      Prima Vini
      Stadium Pub

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Walnut Creek? Of all people who commute, 17.3% take public transportation in Walnut Creek.
      Drive to Work
      56%

      21% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      17%

      12% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Walnut Creek? The cost of living in Walnut Creek is 198/100 - which is 42% higher than California.
      Walnut Creek
      198

      98% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Walnut Creek? Walnut Creek crime rates are 1,308, which are 54% lower than California
      Total Crime
      1,308 per 100k people

      44% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 77

      44% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -57%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Walnut Creek? The median income in Walnut Creek is $108,689 which is 70% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $108,68996% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $69,894134% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      38% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Walnut Creek Medical Center
      John Muir Medical Center
      Kaiser Permanente Medical Offices

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Walnut Cree Family Practice
      Phenomenal Mind Studios
      Bay Area Colon Rectal Surgeons
      Children's Hospital Oakland
      Orthopaedic Center
      Doctor's Park
      Ygnacio Woods Offices
      Bldg. B

      C+ Housing

      What are Walnut Creek home prices? Walnut Creek home prices are $814,900 - which is 99% higher than California
      Median home value
      $814,900341% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,247137% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      64%

      equal to the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Walnut Creek have good schools? The Walnut Creek graduation rate is 97% - which is 21% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      97%

      17% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      67%

      40% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      21:1

      29% higher than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Walnut Creek a good place to live? Walnut Creek has an overall rating of 82% from 16 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      82%

      16 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      86%

      15 total surveys

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