Housing
Home prices and rent in Walnut Creek
Median home values, rents and incomes from the U.S. Census Bureau, compared with California and the U.S.
Census geography: Walnut Creek city, California. These survey estimates are not current listing prices.
Walnut Creek vs. California and the U.S.
| Walnut Creek | California | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $1,057,300 | $734,700 | $332,700 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $2,680 | $2,036 | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $130,432 | $99,122 | $80,734 |
| Homes owned by occupants | 64% | 56% | 65% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1976 | 1980 |
Questions
What is the median home value in Walnut Creek?
$1,057,300, according to the Census Bureau’s 2024 American Community Survey (5-year estimates), compared with $734,700 in California and $332,700 nationally.
How much is rent in Walnut Creek?
Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $2,680 a month, versus $2,036 statewide.
Are these current market prices?
No. They are survey medians from the Census Bureau, based on a five-year survey period, so they lag today’s listings. They are the most consistent way to compare places and track change over time.
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024), Walnut Creek city, California. Values are estimates with margins of error.