East SGV · Los Angeles County · Historical edition: May 2026
Walnut, California
Top-tier schools · Low-density living · Established community
Explore housing, schools, and local amenities in Walnut, with a historical market snapshot from May 2026 and links to its sources.
Historical snapshot from the May 2026 guide. Figures describe the periods shown; they are not current market quotes. Source websites may now show newer data. Ask Annie for a current comparison for the property you are considering.
Zillow Home Value Index
$1.07M
-2.9% YoY · the steadier headline figure
Source: Zillow ZHVI
Median Sale Price
$1.16M
March 2026 · volatile in a small market
Source: Redfin
Median $ / Sq Ft
$627
+3.6% YoY
Source: Redfin
Homeownership Rate
83.8%
Among the highest in the SGV
Source: Data USA
Schools · Historical guide
Walnut Valley Unified School District
Walnut Valley Unified School District — shared with Diamond Bar — is one of the top districts in California: a Niche A+ grade, #32 statewide, and within the top 5% of California districts. District math proficiency runs about 71% versus a 34% state average; reading about 76% versus 47%. The district is the single biggest reason families pay the Walnut premium.Ratings reflect the historical guide. Confirm current programs, admission rules, and the exact address with the district; city boundaries and ratings do not establish enrollment eligibility.
Walnut High School
Grades 9–12 · Public
A perfect 10/10 GreatSchools rating, ranked among the top 600 public high schools in America by Niche. Walnut High is the flagship and a primary value anchor for the city's homes.
Source: GreatSchools · Niche
Suzanne Middle School
Grades 6–8 · Public
Ranked among the top 170 public middle schools in California by Niche — a strong feeder into Walnut High.
Source: Niche
Walnut Valley Unified — A+ district
Grades K–12 · Public
A Niche A+ district ranked #32 statewide, with proficiency roughly double the California average in both math and reading — consistent excellence across campuses.
Source: Niche · Walnut Valley USD
Who Lives Here
Demographics & community
Population
~27,600
28,430 at 2020 Census · 2024 estimate
Median Household Income
$129,449
2024 · among the highest in the SGV
Homeownership Rate
83.8%
Very high — long-tenure ownership
Median Property Value
$1.01M
2024 estimate
Median Age
46.8
Established multi-generational families
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau · Data USA · Census Reporter
Lifestyle Anchors
Why people buy in Walnut
Walnut Valley Schools
An A+ district in the top 5% of California — the defining reason families buy and stay in Walnut.
Mt. San Antonio College
Mt. SAC, one of California's largest community colleges, sits in Walnut — a major regional educational institution.
Lemon Creek Park
Home to the restored 1850s William R. Rowland Adobe and a wisteria vine over 175 years old, plus a splash pad.
Parks & Open Space
Snow Creek Park and the adjacent Schabarum Regional Park give the city extensive hiking and equestrian trails.
Low-Density Living
A quiet, low-density suburb of large-lot single-family homes and hillside neighborhoods — heavily owner-occupied.
An Established Community
A settled, low-turnover community with deep cultural infrastructure and top-tier schools — long-tenure ownership keeps it stable.
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Sources & Methodology
Sources for this historical guide
This guide retains the May 2026 edition. The links below identify the original providers and may now show later periods. Sale medians and modeled home-value indices measure different things and should not be combined. Use the observation period shown with each figure.
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