At a Glance
Median Income
$135,000
$75,572 per capita
Home Value
$600,900
Zillow: $668,688
Median Rent
$1,514/mo
20.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
12/100K
693/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
64.0%
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.5%
10.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
302 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+
3.9 / 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 $135,000 , which is 80% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $75,572. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 13,611 business establishments, including 952 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Walden is $600,900 , 113% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $668,688. Median rent is $1,514/month, with 20.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Walden reports 12 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 97% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 693/100K.
Education
64.0% of adults in Walden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(90% above the national average).
97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Walden has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,762
Median Age43.3 yrs
Density499/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$135,000
Per Capita$75,572
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$37,279M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,269
Housing
A
Home Value$600,900
Rent$1,514
Ownership84.3%
Zillow$668,688
Housing Units764
Rent Burden20.2%
Crime
D
Violent12/100K
Property693/100K
Health
Obesity28.5%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking10.4%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death10,011/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain63.1 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,952 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+64.0%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+27.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute26 min
Broadband97.6%
Internet Speed224 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Walden was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Tullahoma Regional/Wm Northern Field (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 224 Mbps.
There are 952 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 45 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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