Living in Walnut Creek (California)
Walnut Creek (California) is a large place in California, United States, home to 68,910 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are business owners (top 12%, #1,420 of 12,111), expat professionals (top 13%, #917 of 7,271), people who put healthcare first (top 16%, #1,430 of 9,474).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Walnut Creek (California)
- The San Francisco Bay is 15 km away.
- It is part of Greater Oakland, 21 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 32 min and sets around 1:53; in late June it sets around 5:34.
How Walnut Creek (California) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In California | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 46 | #6,720 of 11,898 | #226 of 863 | Map |
| Low-income household | 23 | #8,457 of 9,771 | #169 of 775 | Map |
| Low-income family | 34 | #6,261 of 8,006 | #177 of 709 | Map |
| Single parent | 43 | #4,342 of 6,237 | #160 of 612 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 67 | #2,062 of 9,474 | #225 of 760 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 64 | #3,188 of 9,474 | #257 of 760 | Map |
| Early retiree | 67 | #2,016 of 10,762 | #246 of 811 | Map |
| Single professional | 66 | #853 of 4,537 | #124 of 532 | Map |
| Young professional | 69 | #771 of 4,444 | #124 of 527 | Map |
| DINKS | 73 | #736 of 3,053 | #125 of 420 | Map |
| Remote worker | 55 | #4,800 of 7,271 | #239 of 648 | Map |
| Commuter | 74 | #969 of 6,227 | #120 of 645 | Map |
| Car-free household | 71 | #702 of 3,933 | #138 of 490 | Map |
| Student | 69 | #1,034 of 2,119 | #147 of 267 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 35 | #5,721 of 8,006 | #137 of 709 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 21 | #10,848 of 12,111 | #202 of 862 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 69 | #661 of 4,114 | #124 of 506 | Map |
| Expat professional | 74 | #917 of 7,271 | #117 of 648 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 71 | #1,430 of 9,474 | #146 of 760 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 14 | #17,590 of 18,063 | #795 of 1060 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 33 | #5,209 of 16,523 | #593 of 1020 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 1 | #17,795 of 18,063 | #830 of 1060 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 71 | #1,687 of 16,523 | #206 of 1020 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 79 | #527 of 21,167 | #76 of 1147 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 67 | #3,252 of 12,111 | #92 of 862 | Map |
| Coastal living | 66 | #3,196 of 6,413 | #235 of 490 | Map |
| Business owner | 73 | #1,420 of 12,111 | #155 of 862 | Map |
| Digital native | 61 | #907 of 4,750 | #134 of 551 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Waldon 2 km
- Saranap 3 km
- Pleasant Hill (California) 5 km
- Lafayette (California) 5 km
- Alamo (California) 7 km
- Concord (California) 9 km
- Moraga 10 km
- Orinda 11 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.