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Walker, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Ionia County County
Walker, MI
At a Glance
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)
Is Walker a Good Place to Live?
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 2.0% (44% 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 $347,044. 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 180 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 53% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,411/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.