At a Glance
Median Income
$89,652
$39,362 per capita
Home Value
$328,300
Zillow: $405,845
Median Rent
$1,448/mo
38.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,448/100K
3,052/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.3%
87.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.3%
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
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
3.2 / 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 $89,652 , which is 19% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,362. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,900 business establishments, including 1,008 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Walden is $328,300 , 16% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $405,845. Median rent is $1,448/month, with 38.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Safety & Crime
Walden reports 1,448 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 281% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,052/100K.
Education
24.3% of adults in Walden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
87.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Walden has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population6,871
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density3,418/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$89,652
Per Capita$39,362
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$27,748M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,204
Housing
A+
Home Value$328,300
Rent$1,448
Ownership62.9%
Zillow$405,845
Housing Units2,935
Rent Burden38.2%
Crime
F
Violent1,448/100K
Property3,052/100K
Health
Obesity33.3%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,631/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain45.4 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation373 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.3%
High School+87.9%
Graduate+10.5%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 46%
Commute31 min
Broadband87.4%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Walden was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is New York Stewart International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 1,008 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 37 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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