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Walnut.
About
Life in Walnut
Walnut attracts families with solid finances and school-focused priorities—the Walnut Valley Unified School District consistently ranks among Southern California's best, and with 83% homeownership and median household income near $129,000, this is a distinctly affluent area. Homes are substantial and master-planned, typically ranging from 1,800 to over 11,000 square feet, and the median home value sits around $1,014,000, making it an expensive market even by Los Angeles standards. The community is notably diverse, with a large Asian population (particularly Chinese and Filipino heritage) alongside Latino and white residents, creating a fairly multicultural suburban environment.
Walnut at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
46.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.1%
Foreign-Born
51.9%
Broadband Internet
95.5%
of households
Population Growth
-3.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics51.9% foreign-born, most often from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan
Who lives in Walnut: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Walnut, the largest foreign-born group is from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan (31.3%), and 38.5% of residents speak Chinese at home.
Under 18
19.8%
of residents
65 and Older
24.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
10.7%
of households
Married Couples
70.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.18
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 57% above CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Walnut
In Walnut, rent runs 57% above the CA average, and home values are 38% above the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
49.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
113.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$7,897
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
83.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1982
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $1,169,265 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CA
Unemployment in Walnut and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Walnut is close to the CA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Walnut Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area
Commute33.5 min avg
How Walnut residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Walnut, most residents drive alone to work (68%), and 47% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 15 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)
Medium hub3.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 31 mi
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Major hub36.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 71% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Walnut runs 71% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
96.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,163.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Walnut Police Department
Natural DisastersHigh Wind most common — 21 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
100.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Los Angeles County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Los Angeles County, which includes Walnut, the most common type is high wind, with 21 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | High Wind | $3,000 |
| 2024 | 27 | High Wind | $5,000 |
| 2023 | 21 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 7 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 5 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 4 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 2 | Wildfire | None reported |
| 2018 | 3 | Debris Flow | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
211 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Los Angeles County, county-wide
Walnut is less than 1% of Los Angeles County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality74 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Los Angeles County, which includes Walnut, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
74
Good Days
39
per year
Moderate Days
228
per year
Unhealthy Days
32
per year
Los Angeles County, county-wide
Walnut is less than 1% of Los Angeles County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate89°F summers, 43°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Walnut has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and mild winters (avg low 43°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
75°/50°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
81°/54°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
67°/43°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
16.3"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
71
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
3
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
33
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68°F | 43°F | 2.91" |
| Feb | 67°F | 45°F | 4.15" |
| Mar | 72°F | 47°F | 2.12" |
| Apr | 76°F | 50°F | 0.97" |
| May | 78°F | 54°F | 0.22" |
| Jun | 84°F | 57°F | 0.06" |
| Jul | 90°F | 62°F | 0.00" |
| Aug | 92°F | 63°F | 0.03" |
| Sep | 89°F | 60°F | 0.01" |
| Oct | 81°F | 54°F | 0.97" |
| Nov | 74°F | 47°F | 0.74" |
| Dec | 67°F | 42°F | 2.29" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Walnut
Uninsured
4.0%
of residents
No hospitals inside Walnut's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Emanate Health Inter-community Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.3 mi away · Covina
Aurora Charter Oak
Psychiatric · ER available · 4.6 mi away · Covina
San Dimas Community Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.8 mi away · San Dimas
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education25.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Walnut
Walnut's student/teacher ratio is 25.3:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 57.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
5
within city limits
College Degree Rate
57.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
25.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Walnut
Public · 2-year · 26,140 students · in-state tuition $1,364 · 35% graduate · median earnings $49,600 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
California State University-Fullerton
10.6 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 38,546 students · in-state tuition $7,952 · 80% graduate · median earnings $69,015 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 17,121 students · in-state tuition $1,150 · 28% graduate · median earnings $49,216 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,474 students · in-state tuition $50,904 · 69% graduate · median earnings $64,126 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,050 students · in-state tuition $49,550 · 65% graduate · median earnings $74,115 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,759 students · in-state tuition $45,340 · 71% graduate · median earnings $71,595 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,666 students · in-state tuition $68,670 · 95% graduate · median earnings $84,281 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail, 38 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Walnut
Walnut has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail (38 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
38 mi awaySanta Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
52 mi awayCésar E. Chávez National Monument
National Monument
92 mi awayPublic Libraries in Walnut
Walnut Library
21155 La Puente Rd., Walnut
Cities Near Walnut
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Walnut FAQ
Is Walnut, California affordable?⌄
Walnut's median rent is $3,202/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $129,449/year. Median home value is $1,014,000.
Is Walnut, California safe?⌄
Walnut's violent crime rate was 96 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1164 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Walnut, California?⌄
Walnut has an unemployment rate of 5.2%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Walnut, California?⌄
The cost of living in Walnut is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $3,202/month and median household income is $129,449/year. The median home value is $1,014,000. About 50% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Walnut, California?⌄
The average commute in Walnut is 34 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from