Neighborhood in Rosenberg, Fort Bend County

Living in Walnut Creek, Rosenberg

B-

1st of 8areas in Rosenberg
Overall score 56 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Rosenberg overall: D-

Walnut Creek is a neighborhood in Rosenberg, TX, home to about 4,800 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 8 areas we score in Rosenberg. It does best on internet access and worst on getting around.

  • Well connected
  • Getting around scores low (14 of 100)
  • River flooding risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.1 mi
Pharmacy1.0 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.5 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.2 mi
Childcare0.1 mi
Library2.3 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
4,760
Median rent
$1,500
Median home value
$349,000
Household income
$97,500
Average commute
28 min
Homes owned
56%
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What it's like to live in Walnut Creek

Walnut Creek is a neighborhood in Rosenberg with about 4,800 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2016), a mix of owners and renters and 53% of households with children.

It grades B- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 1st of 8 areas in Rosenberg, which grades D- overall.

Pros of living in Walnut Creek

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $97,500, 48% higher than the Rosenberg median.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Walnut Creek

  • Higher unemployment. 9.0% of the labor force is out of work, against 5.9% across Rosenberg.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Walnut Creek report card

Each grade compares Walnut Creek with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade C

    Median rent $1,500, homes cost 3.6x income.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C

    Median household income $97,500, 9.0% unemployed.

    45 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B-

    Nearby schools average 83 of 100 on the state rating.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 199 violent crimes per 100k, 1,326 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade C-

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D-

    Average commute 28 min, 24% work from home.

    14 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B-

    49% have a bachelor’s degree.

    59 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B-

    12% of adults uninsured.

    61 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B

    56% of homes owner-occupied.

    65 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Walnut Creek compared with Rosenberg

Better than Rosenberg

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 49%29 points higher than Rosenberg (20%)
  • Median household income: $97,50048% higher than Rosenberg ($65,668)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 12%13 points lower than Rosenberg (25%)

Worse than Rosenberg

  • Median rent: $1,5009% higher than Rosenberg ($1,379)
  • Unemployment rate: 9.0%3 points higher than Rosenberg (5.9%)
  • Home value to income: 3.6x7% higher than Rosenberg (3.3x)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • BJohn Arredondo ElementaryElementary, Lamar CISD0.7 mi
  • CGeorge Junior HighMiddle, Lamar CISD1.6 mi
  • BB F Terry High SchoolHigh, Lamar CISD1.4 mi

Cost of living in Walnut Creek

Median rent in Walnut Creek is $1,500 a month, 9% higher than the Rosenberg median. A household would need about $60,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $349,000, 59% higher than the Rosenberg median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,515 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereRosenbergTexas
Median rent9% higher than Rosenberg$1,500$1,379$1,403
Median home value59% higher than Rosenberg$349,000$219,100$283,800
Home value to income7% higher than Rosenberg3.6x3.3x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent2 points higher than Rosenberg56%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them2 points higher than Rosenberg56%54%63%
Vacant homes6 points lower than Rosenberg0%5.8%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Rosenberg201619971992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,515
Mortgage payment
$1,910
Property tax
$605
Median rent, for comparison
$1,500

Based on a $349,000 home in Walnut Creek, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereRosenbergTexas
Median household income48% higher than Rosenberg$97,500$65,668$78,476
Unemployment rate3 points higher than Rosenberg9.0%5.9%5.3%
People below the poverty line13 points lower than Rosenberg7.5%20%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher29 points higher than Rosenberg49%20%34%
Average commute6% lower than Rosenberg28 min30 min27 min
Workers who work from home16 points higher than Rosenberg24%8.7%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Rosenberg0%0.8%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet13 points higher than Rosenberg100%87%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingVery high
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailModerate
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windHigh

Who lives in Walnut Creek

Under 1822%
18 to 3435%
35 to 6429%
65 and over14%
Race and ethnicity
White26%
Hispanic or Latino24%
Black10%
Asian34%
Other or more than one race5.7%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Rosenberg

  1. 2C+Fairpark VillageMedian rent $1,340
  2. 3C+Del Webb SweetgrassMedian rent $1,710
  3. 4CSoutheast RosenbergMedian rent $1,350
  4. 5C-East RosenbergMedian rent $1,460
  5. 6DNorthwest RosenbergMedian rent $1,260
  6. 7D-Northeast RosenbergMedian rent $1,230
  7. 8D-Central RosenbergMedian rent $1,340

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. B-Central Little ElmLittle Elm
  2. B-Fontanna RanchRockwall
  3. BCentral BudaBuda

Questions about Walnut Creek

Is Walnut Creek a good place to live?

Walnut Creek is a neighborhood in Rosenberg, TX, home to about 4,800 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 8 areas we score in Rosenberg. It does best on internet access and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Walnut Creek?

Median rent in Walnut Creek is $1,500 a month, 9% higher than the Rosenberg median. The median home is worth $349,000, 59% higher than the Rosenberg median. A median home costs 3.6x the median household income, compared with 3.3x across Rosenberg.

What schools serve Walnut Creek?

The closest rated public schools are John Arredondo Elementary (elementary, rated B), George Junior High (middle, rated C) and B F Terry High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 1 Census block group closest to the Walnut Creek name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.