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Living in
Walnut Park.
Walnut Park is an unincorporated community in Los Angeles County, CA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Walnut Park
Living in Walnut Park means settling into a tightly knit, Latino-majority community in Southeast Los Angeles where affordability and family-oriented neighborhoods are the main draws. The median household income sits around $80,331 with median home values near $589,000, making it genuinely more accessible than much of LA County, though you're still paying a premium for Southern California living. The job market is fairly stable with unemployment around 5.8%, though most residents commute 35+ minutes to employment centers elsewhere in the region—this is car-dependent territory, and traffic is a real daily factor.
Walnut Park at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
17.1%
Foreign-Born
44.4%
Broadband Internet
85.9%
of households
Population Growth
-2.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics44.4% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Walnut Park: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Walnut Park, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (74.2%), and 84.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.3%
of residents
65 and Older
14.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
42.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
8.3%
of households
Married Couples
52.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
4.00
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 27% below CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Walnut Park
In Walnut Park, rent runs 27% below the CA average, and home values are 20% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
56.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
30.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
113.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,023
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
51.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Vacant Homes
3.1%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CA
Unemployment in Walnut Park and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Los Angeles County, which includes Walnut Park, is close to the CA average.
Unemployment rate
Walnut Park: Los Angeles County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Los Angeles County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Walnut Park is less than 1% of Los Angeles County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Walnut Park 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
Commute33.4 min avg
How Walnut Park residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Walnut Park, most residents drive alone to work (65%), and 40% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 7 mi
Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR)
Regional airport · few flights6,315 passengers boarded in 2025
- 11 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 92% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office, which covers Walnut Park, runs 92% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
632.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,647.8
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
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 Park, 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.
164 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Los Angeles County, county-wide
Walnut Park 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 Park, 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 Park is less than 1% of Los Angeles County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate81°F summers, 49°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Walnut Park has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and warm winters (avg low 49°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
72°/55°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
78°/59°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
68°/49°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
14.3"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
25
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
0
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
34
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68°F | 49°F | 3.29" |
| Feb | 68°F | 50°F | 3.64" |
| Mar | 70°F | 52°F | 2.23" |
| Apr | 72°F | 55°F | 0.69" |
| May | 74°F | 58°F | 0.32" |
| Jun | 77°F | 61°F | 0.09" |
| Jul | 82°F | 65°F | 0.02" |
| Aug | 84°F | 65°F | 0.00" |
| Sep | 83°F | 64°F | 0.13" |
| Oct | 79°F | 60°F | 0.58" |
| Nov | 73°F | 53°F | 0.78" |
| Dec | 67°F | 48°F | 2.48" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Walnut Park
Uninsured
12.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Walnut Park's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Community Hospital of Huntington Park
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 1.4 mi away · Huntington Park
Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.3 mi away · Los Angeles
Los Angeles Community Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4 mi away · Los Angeles
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.
Education21.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Walnut Park
Walnut Park's student/teacher ratio is 21.6:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 9.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
9.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Walnut Park (within 15 miles)
California State University-Long Beach
14.4 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 35,924 students · in-state tuition $8,338 · 81% graduate · median earnings $69,554 (10 yrs after entry)
University of California-Los Angeles
14.4 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 33,475 students · in-state tuition $15,729 · 94% graduate · median earnings $88,581 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 22,688 students · in-state tuition $1,400 · 35% graduate
Public · 2-year · 21,466 students · in-state tuition $1,180 · 33% graduate · median earnings $47,494 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 21,440 students · in-state tuition $1,158 · 28% graduate · median earnings $46,589 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Southern California
5 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 20,443 students · in-state tuition $75,162 · 93% graduate · median earnings $103,420 (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: Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, 33 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Walnut Park
Walnut Park has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (33 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
33 mi awayJuan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
58 mi awayCésar E. Chávez National Monument
National Monument
89 mi awayChannel Islands National Park
National Park
97 mi awayCities Near Walnut Park
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Walnut Park?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Walnut Park FAQ
Is Walnut Park, California affordable?⌄
Walnut Park's median rent is $1,483/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $80,331/year. Median home value is $589,000.
Is Walnut Park, California safe?⌄
Walnut Park is policed by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 632 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1648 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Walnut Park, California?⌄
Los Angeles County, which includes Walnut Park, has an unemployment rate of 5.7%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Walnut Park, California?⌄
The cost of living in Walnut Park is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,483/month and median household income is $80,331/year. The median home value is $589,000. About 56% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Walnut Park, California?⌄
The average commute in Walnut Park is 33 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