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Walden, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Jackson County County
Walden, CO
At a Glance
How Walden Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Walden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Walden a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Walden residents earn a median household income of $42,344 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,583. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 94 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Walden is $194,100 , 31% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,283,489. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Walden reports 223 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,642/100K.
Education
25.7% of adults in Walden hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% below the national average). 74.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Walden has an average annual temperature of 35°F (2°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.