Why Live in Downtown Walnut Creek
Downtown Walnut Creek features a mix of sleek, contemporary condos and charming single-family homes, predominantly bungalows and craftsman styles, set among oak and walnut tree-lined streets. The neighborhood is highly walkable, with a variety of businesses, dining options, and nightlife. Popular spots include Panama Bay Coffee Co., Tellus Coffee, Main Street Kitchen & Bar, and Il Fornaio Walnut Creek. Civic Park, with its mature redwoods and sycamores, offers a community center, gardens, and an ice rink, while Alma Park provides a quiet space for picnicking. Fossil Hill Trail, 2 miles east, leads to the foothills of Mount Diablo. Downtown Walnut Creek hosts events like Oktoberfest and the Broadway Summer Concert series. The area is served by the Walnut Creek School District, with highly rated schools such as Parkmead Elementary, Walnut Creek Intermediate School, and Las Lomas High School. For transportation, Interstate 680 and Route 24 provide access to Oakland, and the Bay Area Rapid Transit is less than a mile from most homes. The Oakland International Airport is 25 miles southwest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Downtown Walnut Creek a good place to live?
Downtown Walnut Creek is a good place to live. Downtown Walnut Creek is considered very walkable and very bikeable with good transit options. Downtown Walnut Creek is a suburban neighborhood. Downtown Walnut Creek has 7 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly dense in population with 11.4 people per acre and a median age of 39. The average household income is $142,113 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 71.7% of residents. A majority of residents in Downtown Walnut Creek are renters, with 81.7% of residents renting and 18.3% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Downtown Walnut Creek can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood guide.
Is Downtown Walnut Creek, CA a safe neighborhood?
Downtown Walnut Creek, CA is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 6 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Downtown Walnut Creek?
The median home price in Downtown Walnut Creek is $860,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $172,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.67%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $4,430 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $190K a year to afford the median home price in Downtown Walnut Creek. The average household income in Downtown Walnut Creek is $142K.
What are the best public schools in Downtown Walnut Creek?
The best public schools that serve Downtown Walnut Creek are:
What are the best private schools in Downtown Walnut Creek?
The best private schools that serve Downtown Walnut Creek are:
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Are home prices dropping in Downtown Walnut Creek?
Yes, home prices in Downtown Walnut Creek are down 9% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Downtown Walnut Creek, CA
On average, homes in Downtown Walnut Creek, Walnut Creek sell after 31 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Downtown Walnut Creek, Walnut Creek over the last 12 months is $857,500, up 14% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$857,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,024,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$925,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$674,900
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$703
Number of Homes for Sale
12
Last 12 months Home Sales
52
Median List Price
$860,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
14%