salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 86% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 7.3 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are long, about 33.5 minutes each way. Most homes (83.8%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 57.3% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $137,840 a year. That is $66 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other California cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of California. It is number 573 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Walnut?
Share of households by yearly income. 52.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Walnut
| Size | Walnut | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $2,339 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,106 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Walnut overall?
Everyday prices in California overall are 11% above the U.S. average (index 110.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Walnut, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Walnut
Life in Walnut
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Walnut?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $3,590 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $1,014,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $101,400 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Walnut, CA?
Renting in Walnut costs a median of about $3,446 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Walnut?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $137,840 a year, or $66 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Walnut cheap or expensive?
Walnut is rated OK: rent takes 29.6% of the typical household income of $139,611. It ranks 573rd cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Walnut?
The median homeowner in Walnut pays $7,897 a year in property taxes, about 0.78% of the median home value.
Is Walnut more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in California are 11% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Walnut?
The median home value in Walnut is $1,014,000, about 7.3 times the typical yearly household income.
27,611 people live in Walnut. Numbers are typical (middle) values.