Moving to Walnut Creek, CA

About Walnut Creek

Walnut Creek is a central Contra Costa County city of about 70,000, known for the open-air Broadway Plaza shopping district, the Lesher Center for the Arts and direct BART access. The East Bay's premier dining and shopping destination.

Home prices in Walnut Creek

The median listing price in Walnut Creek is $650,000.

Top places in Walnut Creek

• Broadway Plaza — open-air luxury shopping district.
• The Lesher Center for the Arts.
• Downtown Main Street (shown in the Commons photo below).
• The Iron Horse Regional Trail.
• Heather Farm Park — gardens, lake, and sports.
• Mount Diablo State Park (nearby) — summit views.

Commuting from Walnut Creek

• BART: Walnut Creek station (Yellow Line) — roughly 35–40 minutes to downtown San Francisco (per BART trip planner ranges).
• County Connection bus service, including the free downtown trolley (shown in the Commons photo below).
• Approximate drive to downtown San Francisco via CA-24 and the Bay Bridge (Caldecott Tunnel): ~30–55 minutes (heavily traffic-dependent).

Schools in Walnut Creek

Public schools: Walnut Creek School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.

Walnut Creek FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Walnut Creek, CA?
  The median listing price in Walnut Creek is $650,000. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot)
• How is the commute from Walnut Creek, CA?
  BART: Walnut Creek station (Yellow Line) — roughly 35–40 minutes to downtown San Francisco (per BART trip planner ranges).
• Which school district serves Walnut Creek, CA?
  Walnut Creek is served by Walnut Creek School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

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