At a Glance
Median Income
$42,344
$37,583 per capita
Home Value
$194,100
Zillow: $1,283,489
Bachelor's Degree+
25.7%
74.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
14.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.6%
16.7% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Walden a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 3.0% (17% 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 12.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population658
Median Age51.1 yrs
Density1,935/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans19.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$42,344
Per Capita$37,583
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty14.9%
County GDP$159M
Avg Weekly Wage$918
Housing
A
Home Value$194,100
Rent
Ownership75.9%
Zillow$1,283,489
Housing Units381
Rent Burden32.0%
Health
Obesity29.6%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease6.2%
Climate
Avg Temp35°F
Rain12.1 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation8,098 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.7%
High School+74.5%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 21%
Commute12 min
Broadband86.1%
Internet Speed36 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Walden was founded in 1889.
The median home in Walden was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Laramie Regional (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.