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What are the crime rate and median income in Walnut Creek, CA?
FBI figures for 2025 show 2.1 violent crimes per 1,000 people in Walnut Creek, 52% lower than the rate across California (4.3). Median household income is $130,432 and the median home value is $1,057,300. Population: about 70,088 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Walnut Creek?
Walnut Creek police recorded 148 violent crimes in 2025, or 2.1 for every 1,000 residents. For comparison, that is 52% lower than the California rate (4.3) and 36% lower than the national rate (3.3). Its murder count for the year was 1. Property crime came to 1,703 offenses (24.0 per 1,000; California: 17.9). Violent crimes fell 6% between 2022 and 2025 (158 to 148).
| Offense (2025) | Walnut Creek count | Per 1,000 | California per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 148 | 2.1 | 4.3 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 1 | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 16 | 0.23 | 0.33 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 37 | 0.52 | 0.95 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 94 | 1.3 | 3.0 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 1,703 | 24.0 | 17.9 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 223 | 3.1 | 2.8 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,339 | 18.9 | 12.0 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 141 | 2.0 | 3.2 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Walnut Creek changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | not reported in full | – | – |
| 2022 | 158 | 2,127 | 0 |
| 2023 | 205 | 1,887 | 1 |
| 2024 | 199 | 2,074 | 0 |
| 2025 | 148 | 1,703 | 1 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Walnut Creek Police Department's own reports.
How does Walnut Creek compare with California?
Walnut Creek's median household earns $130,432 a year, 32% higher than the state figure ($99,122). The median owner-occupied home is worth $1,057,300 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $2,680 a month. About 70,088 people live on 20 square miles of land, roughly 3,547 per square mile. The city lies in Contra Costa County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Walnut Creek | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 70,088 | 39,287,377 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $130,432 | $99,122 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $1,057,300 | $734,700 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $2,680 | $2,036 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 6.0% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 6.4% | 12.0% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 70.4% | 37.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 64.4% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 46.8 | 37.9 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Walnut Creek?
Contra Costa County carries a “Very High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: river flooding (Very High), heat waves (Relatively High) and earthquakes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Walnut Creek?
No highway work zones were listed in Walnut Creek city limits in the October 11, 2026 state feed. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Walnut Creek?
Inside the city limits there are 13 public schools (2024-25) and 9 private schools (2023-24). 6 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: Park Service units in the area: Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site, John Muir National Historic Site and Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial. 5 state parks or recreation areas: Benicia Capitol State Historic Park, Benicia State Recreation Area, Marsh Creek State Historic Park, McLaughlin Eastshore State Park and Mount Diablo State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Walnut Creek
Gun shops
No gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Walnut Creek city limits. There is 1 licensed dealer without a public storefront (not shown).
Liquor stores
3 liquor stores are on the map inside the Walnut Creek city limits: Beverages & More (Walnut Creek), Bevmo (Walnut Creek) and Newell Liquor (Walnut Creek).
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the Walnut Creek city limits: Planned Parenthood Northern California-Walnut Creek Center (Walnut Creek).
See them on the map: liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Walnut Creek?
In 2025, Walnut Creek had 2.1 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (148 reported), 52% lower than the California rate (4.3). The property-crime rate was 24.0 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Walnut Creek?
$130,432 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $99,122 for California.
How much do homes cost in Walnut Creek?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $1,057,300 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $734,700 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Walnut Creek?
Contra Costa County carries a “Very High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: river flooding (Very High), heat waves (Relatively High) and earthquakes (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Concord, CA (5 mi) · Pittsburg, CA (11 mi) · San Ramon, CA (11 mi) · Castro Valley, CA (13 mi) · Oakland, CA (14 mi) · Antioch, CA (14 mi)
More: California statewide numbers · county page: Contra Costa County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Walnut Creek city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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