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Introduction to Walnut, California
Walnut, California, in Los Angeles county, is 3 miles W of Diamond Bar, California (center to center) and 13 miles N of Anaheim, California. The city is located in the Los Angeles - Long Beach metropolitan area. Walnut has a population of 30,004.
Walnut History
Walnut was originally inhabited by the Indians of Shoshone origin. The Spaniards arrived in this area during the early 1800s. They started the agricultural development of the area and also began building home sites. The city got its name from the land grant of Rancho De Los Nogales. Nogales is Spanish for Walnut.
Walnut and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Walnut
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.
Walnut Transportation
Air transportation can be found at the Ontario International Airport.
Walnut Higher Education
Mt. San Antonio College serves the area.
Walnut strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):
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| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 5% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Walnut to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):
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