At a Glance
Median Income
$84,912
$32,066 per capita
Home Value
$221,500
Zillow: $254,891
Median Rent
$1,114/mo
24.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
703/100K
3,189/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.6%
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
16.1% smoking rate
How Walker Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Walker's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Walker a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Walker residents earn a median household income of $84,912 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,066. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,117 business establishments, including 210 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Walker is $221,500 , 21% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $254,891. Median rent is $1,114/month, with 24.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1997.
Safety & Crime
Walker reports 703 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 85% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,189/100K.
Education
22.6% of adults in Walker hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% below the national average).
93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Walker has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 64.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population6,385
Median Age32.2 yrs
Density969/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans9.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$84,912
Per Capita$32,066
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$4,247M
Avg Weekly Wage$888
Housing
A+
Home Value$221,500
Rent$1,114
Ownership77.0%
Zillow$254,891
Housing Units2,693
Rent Burden24.4%
Crime
F
Violent703/100K
Property3,189/100K
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death11,382/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain64.3 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation43 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.6%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute24 min
Broadband87.4%
Internet Speed197 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Walker was built in 1997.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 197 Mbps.
There are 210 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.