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Walnut, CA

Walnut is a city in the eastern part of Los Angeles County in the U.S. state of California. According to the 2010 census, the city had a population of 29,172, and the population was estimated to be 29,685 in 2019.

The greater Walnut Valley is located between the steep San Jose Hills to the north and the gently sloping Puente Hills to the south. Quality housing consists of master-planned single-family homes ranging in size from 1,800 to 11,200 sq ft (170 to 1,040 m2). The city hosts a highly ranked public school system: the Walnut Valley Unified School District, which has been ranked by numerous sources as one of the top public school districts in Southern California, as well as Mt. San Antonio College. Walnut is one of the cities with the lowest crime rates in the San Gabriel Valley.

The city covers nearly 9 sq mi (23 km2) and is home to hundreds of businesses. According to the 2010 United States Census, Walnut has a median household income of one of the top-earning percentiles in the country at $101,250.

The city's name is derived from the Rancho Los Nogales Mexican land grant, Nogales being the Spanish word for "walnut trees"; the native California black walnut is a common tree, native to the San Jose Hills. The City of Walnut is a general law city incorporated on January 19, 1959. It is governed by a city council/city manager form of government. A five-member city council is elected by the residents, and a mayor is elected annually by the council to serve a twelve-month term. 

Walnut is located on the southern slopes of the San Jose Hills, with West Covina to the northwest, Covina to the north, San Dimas to the northeast, Pomona to the east, Diamond Bar, Rowland Heights, and the City of Industry to the south, and La Puente to the west. Several small creeks (i.e. Snow Creek, Lemon Creek) run mostly to the south toward the valley of San Jose Creek, which runs west to the San Gabriel River.

Walnut gives importance to health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the Walnut Recreation and Community Services Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. A popular option includes Aspire Fitness Walnut. Massage Therapy Center facilitates deep, long-lasting results in a wide range of modalities, peeling away layers of stress, restoring mobility to injured muscle tissue, and easing stiffened joints and hot spots of pain. Healing Corner incorporates the healing properties of plants, herbs, cremes, oils, and minerals from around the world into a variety of unmatched spa services designed to reduce stress and enhance balance. 

Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Walnut, such as the Schabarum-Skyline Trail and Suzanne Park. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Walnut, CA are Schabarum Skyline Trail, Mt. SAC-Randall Planetarium, and Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park. 

Population: 27,250 (2024). ZIP codes: 91788, 91789, 91795. Area codes: 909, 626. Area: 23.3 km². Elevation: 561 ft (171 m).

FAQs

Is Walnut, CA a good place to live?

Walnut is in Los Angeles County and is one of California's best places to live. Living in Walnut offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Walnut there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many young professionals live in Walnut and residents tend to be liberal. 

Is Walnut, CA expensive?

Walnut, California's cost of living is 74% higher than the national average. Walnut's housing expenses are 212% higher than the national average and the utility prices are 11% higher than the national average. Transportation expenses like bus fares and gas prices are 28% higher than the national average.

What is Walnut, CA known for?

The city is famous for the Walnut Family Festival. A parade is held during the morning hours of the festival, followed by various entertaining games and activities that are held in Suzanne Park. Apart from that there is a center for performing and visual arts. The city also has several beautiful parks as well as a golf course.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Walnut

Los Angeles County

Walnut’s Recreation and Community Services Department

Aspire Fitness Walnut

Massage Therapy Center

Healing Corner 

Suzanne Park

Mt. SAC-Randall Planetarium

Frank G. Bonelli Regional Park

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