Walnut Creek : California
Living a Golf Lifestyle in Walnut Creek, California
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Where to Retire in Walnut Creek and Home Prices
You can live in this beautiful town and its many developments. There are active adult communities to choose from (see Active Communities link on left).
The median home value in early 2022 was $1,109,685 according to Zillow.
What Is Special about Walnut Creek
Walnut Creek is a beautiful town with great shopping and at least one top active adult community. It owns more open space than any other town in California. There are many parks and a thriving art scene.
What Is Not Special about Walnut Creek
Homes and the cost of living are high in Walnut Creek. It is also suburbia, which doesn't appeal to everyone.
Climate and Physical Environment
Walnut Creek is in the highlands just east of San Francisco, the Bay area, and Oakland. The climate is dry. Winter temperatures average in the 50's and summer temperatures in the 80's. The climate is referred to as "Cool Mediterranean".
Restaurants & Cultural Scene
The Lesher Center for the Arts is a major cultural institution. Others include a new library, California Symphony, Center Repertory Company (at the Lesher Center), Civic Arts Program, and the Clay Arts Guild.
Crime
According to City-Data crime in Walnut creek is just under the national average.
Medical Facilities
John Muir Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente offer high level medical care in Walnut Creek.
Transportation
Amtrak is 10 miles away in Martinez; Walnut Creek has two BART stations; biking is a popular way to commute as many roads have bike lanes.
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