Neighborhood

Downtown Walnut Creek, Walnut Creek, CA

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3.3 /5
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Ranked 24th /30 in Walnut Creek, CA

Neighborhood Factors

Market Conditions

  • Neighborhood Factors
    Price
    $1.19M
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Overvalued
    $34k(2)
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Appreciation
    2%(2)

(2) City data used

At a glance

Downtown Walnut Creek is ranked #24 of 30 neighborhoods in Walnut Creek with an overall score of 3.3/5. Its standout factors are public spaces (4.8/5) and nearby merchants (4.6/5), at a median home price of $1.19M, which Houseberry currently rates as undervalued by about $9,000. It ranks 15th of 30 in Walnut Creek for schools. The trade-off is safety (2.3/5), though prices run about 22% below the Walnut Creek median.

Neighborhood Reviews & Questions

Neighborhood Review
Key Words: Broadway Plaza, Walkable Core, Arts District

Downtown Walnut Creek is where the city actually behaves like a small urban center, and it's the rare Bay Area downtown people travel to rather than through. Broadway Plaza anchors it with Nordstrom, Macy's, Apple, and dozens of other retailers, while Main and Locust streets carry the restaurants, cafes, and the Lesher Center for the Arts. Bounded roughly by Interstate 680 and the Iron Horse Trail, it's genuinely walkable in a way almost nothing else in the area is. Living here means trading a yard for a lock-and-leave condo or apartment and getting dinner, a movie, a gym, and the farmers market all on foot. For people coming from a real city, it's the most familiar way to land in the East Bay suburbs. The honest counterweight is that downtown density brings downtown problems: more nighttime activity, parking pressure, and a busier safety profile than the residential pockets. If you want quiet streets and a driveway, this isn't your spot. If you want to walk out the door into the action, nothing else in Walnut Creek competes.

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Neighborhood Amenities

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    Near good merchants

    4.6

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Public Spaces

    4.8

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    Curb Appeal

    3.5

Overall Amenities score: 4.2

Neighborhood Weather

80%
of possible sunshine
Of all the daylight this spot gets in a year, 80% arrives as sunshine - clouds and fog block the rest.
Downtown Walnut Creek ranks 23rd of 30 for sunshine in Walnut Creek, though it still out-suns nine tenths of the Bay Area. Its warmest month is July, averaging 84° highs, and it gets about 23 inches of rain a year.
Average daily high and low temperature
85°70°55°40°JFMAMJJASONDJul 84°
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Rank in Walnut Creek
23rd of 30
Across the Bay Area
90th percentile
Rain per year
23 in
Warmest month
Jul 84° avg high
Summer day
56° → 83°F
Winter day
41° → 58°F
Sunshine and temperature figures are 30-year climate averages for this neighborhood's location.

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Schools serving this Neighborhood

School NameTypeGradesHouseberry School Score
Buena Vista Elementary PrimaryK-5
4.5/5
Walnut Creek Intermediate Middle6-8
4/5
Las Lomas High High9-12
4.6/5

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Houseberry School Score Data

from CA Dept. of Education

Houseberry recommends using these scores as only a starting point, and conducting your own investigation into what schools fit best for your preferences. School boundaries are not guaranteed and may change. It is important to contact the appropriate school district to confirm enrollment eligibility before making any decision to move to a neighborhood.

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Downtown Walnut Creek FAQs10 answers

Is Downtown Walnut Creek a good place to live?

Downtown Walnut Creek ranks 24th of 30 neighborhoods in Walnut Creek with an overall Houseberry score of 3.3 out of 5. Its strongest factors are public spaces (4.8/5) and nearby merchants (4.6/5). The trade-off is safety (2.3/5).

Is Downtown Walnut Creek safe?

Downtown Walnut Creek, Walnut Creek scores 2.3 out of 5 on Houseberry's Safety Score, ranking 30th of 30 neighborhoods in Walnut Creek.

What do homes in Downtown Walnut Creek cost?

The median home price in Downtown Walnut Creek, Walnut Creek is $1.19M, compared with $1.53M for Walnut Creek as a whole. Houseberry currently rates it undervalued by about $9,000 against comparable neighborhoods.

Are home prices in Downtown Walnut Creek rising or falling?

The median home price in Downtown Walnut Creek, Walnut Creek is roughly flat over the past 12 months, at $1.19M against $1.19M a year earlier. The full 12-month history is charted in the Median Price section on this page.

Which schools serve Downtown Walnut Creek?

Schools serving Downtown Walnut Creek, Walnut Creek include Buena Vista Elementary (4.5/5), Walnut Creek Intermediate (4.0/5) and Las Lomas High (4.6/5).

What is the weather like in Downtown Walnut Creek?

Downtown Walnut Creek, Walnut Creek receives 80% of its possible sunshine, 23rd of 30 in Walnut Creek. Summer days run 56° to 83°F and winter days 41° to 58°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 23 inches a year.

Is Downtown Walnut Creek walkable to shops and restaurants?

Downtown Walnut Creek, Walnut Creek scores 4.6 out of 5 for nearby merchants and 4.8 out of 5 for public spaces. Its overall amenities score is 4.2 out of 5, 1st of 30 in Walnut Creek.

What is Downtown Walnut Creek known for?

Downtown Walnut Creek, Walnut Creek is associated with Broadway Plaza, Walkable Core and Arts District. Its highest-scoring factors are public spaces (4.8/5) and nearby merchants (4.6/5).

How does Downtown Walnut Creek compare to other Walnut Creek neighborhoods?

Downtown Walnut Creek ranks 24th of 30 neighborhoods in Walnut Creek. It ranks 15th of 30 in Walnut Creek for schools (4.3/5) and scores lowest on safety (2.3/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Walnut Creek are Diablo Shadows and Rudgear Estates.

What are the downsides of living in Downtown Walnut Creek?

Downtown Walnut Creek, Walnut Creek scores lowest on safety (2.3/5).

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Top Neighborhoods in Walnut Creek, CA

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Neighborhood Iamge
Diablo Shadows, Walnut Creek, CA
Overall Score : 4.3
Diablo Shadows is a small pocket on the east side of Walnut Creek that quietly t... See Full Page
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Rudgear Estates, Walnut Creek, CA
Overall Score : 4.3
Rudgear Estates occupies the southeast edge of Walnut Creek at the end of Rudgea... See Full Page
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Livorna, Walnut Creek, CA
Overall Score : 4.2
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