Local supply and market context for residential assisted living in Walnut Creek.
Updated July 2026
Walnut Creek, CA has 73 licensed assisted living homes (1,675 beds, averaging 22.9 per home). It sits in Contra Costa County, a moderate RAL market scoring 6.7/10, with 83,559 seniors 75+ growing 15.0%.
Licensed homes
73
Walnut Creek
Licensed beds
1,675
total
Avg home size
22.9 beds
per home
County opportunity
6.7/10
Moderate
The Walnut Creek assisted living market
Walnut Creek has 73 licensed assisted living homes totaling 1,675 beds — an average of 22.9 beds per home, a mix of small homes and larger communities. As part of Contra Costa County, it draws on a 75+ population of 83,559 growing 15.0%, with a senior median income of $90,014. See the full Contra Costa County market or all California top markets.
Frequently asked questions
How many assisted living homes are in Walnut Creek, CA?
Walnut Creek has 73 licensed assisted living homes with about 1,675 total beds.
Is Walnut Creek a good place to open an assisted living home?
Walnut Creek is in Contra Costa County, which scores 6.7/10 (Moderate) on RAL Market Scout; its 75+ population is growing 15.0%. Current local supply is 73 homes.
What county is Walnut Creek in?
Walnut Creek is in Contra Costa County, California.
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Sources: Home and bed counts from the California licensing roster (RAL Market Scout pipeline). County demand, growth, and income from U.S. Census ACS. Snapshot: 2026-07. Informational only — not legal, financial, or investment advice.