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Compare Walnut Creek to Palo Alto
This post compares Walnut Creek, California to Palo Alto, California across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Walnut Creek (city) | Palo Alto (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 68,516 | 67,082 |
| Income (median) | $84,028 | $124,900 |
| Home Value (median) | $704,900 | $1,989,300 |
| White | 76% | 61% |
| Black | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 14% | 31% |
| With Kids | 21% | 34% |
| Age (median) | 48 | 41 |
| Rentals | 36% | 45% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Walnut Creek or Palo Alto?
A: Walnut Creek has a similar population count than Palo Alto: 68516 compared with 67082 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Walnut Creek or in Palo Alto?
A: Incomes are on average much lower in Walnut Creek.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Walnut Creek or Palo Alto?
A: Homes tend to be much less expensive in Walnut Creek.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Palo Alto does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 36% for Walnut Creek versus 45% for Palo Alto.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Walnut Creek may include: Dana-Point, Laguna-Niguel, and Novato.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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