Walker, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Ionia County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
25,201 Population 1,025/sq mi density
$73,835 Median Income $38,081 per capita
$266,400 Home Value $358,708 Zillow
$1,121 Median Rent 26.3% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
221 Violent Crime/100K 2,477 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$73,835 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$266,400 home value, $1,121/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
221 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Walker, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,835
2% below
$38,081 per capita
Home Value
$266,400
5% below
Zillow: $358,708
Median Rent
$1,121/mo
4% below
26.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
221/100K
42% below
2,477/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.5%
8% above
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19% below
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.6%
5% above
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

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)

Income
98%
Home Value
95%
Rent
96%
Poverty
32%
Bachelor's
108%
Unemployment
81%
Crime
58%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Walker 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

Walker residents earn a median household income of $73,835 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,081. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,090 business establishments, including 85 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Walker is $266,400 , 5% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $358,708. Median rent is $1,121/month, with 26.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.

Safety & Crime

Walker reports 221 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 42% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,477/100K. The murder rate is 4.0/100K.

Education

36.5% of adults in Walker hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% above the national average). 96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Walker has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population25,201
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density1,025/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born5.8%
Veterans7.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$73,835
Per Capita$38,081
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$2,329M
Avg Weekly Wage$935

Housing

A+
Home Value$266,400
Rent$1,121
Ownership64.3%
Zillow$358,708
Housing Units10,702
Rent Burden26.3%

Crime

F
Violent221/100K
Property2,477/100K
Murder4.0/100K
Assault138/100K
Burglary51/100K

Health

Obesity33.6%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,910/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain39.4 in/yr
Elevation739 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.5%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+11.5%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute19 min
Broadband88.7%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Walker was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Gerald R Ford International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.376 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.