Walker, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Hubbard County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
858 Population 305/sq mi density
$35,847 Median Income $31,355 per capita
$240,200 Home Value $365,068 Zillow
$519 Median Rent 32.2% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$35,847 median income, 9.7% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$240,200 home value, $519/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
35.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Walker, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$35,847
52% below
$31,355 per capita
Home Value
$240,200
15% below
Zillow: $365,068
Median Rent
$519/mo
55% below
32.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,016/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.7%
6% above
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
9.7%
169% above
22.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°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
48%
Home Value
85%
Rent
45%
Poverty
178%
Bachelor's
106%
Unemployment
269%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Walker a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Walker residents earn a median household income of $35,847 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,355. The unemployment rate stands at 9.7% (169% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 684 business establishments, including 82 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Walker is $240,200 , 15% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $365,068. Median rent is $519/month, with 32.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.

Safety & Crime

Walker reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,016/100K.

Education

35.7% of adults in Walker hold a bachelor's degree or higher (6% above the national average). 91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Walker has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population858
Median Age58.3 yrs
Density305/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born5.7%
Veterans7.9%

Economy

D
Median Income$35,847
Per Capita$31,355
Unemployment9.7%
Poverty22.1%
County GDP$968M
Avg Weekly Wage$894

Housing

C+
Home Value$240,200
Rent$519
Ownership51.1%
Zillow$365,068
Housing Units617
Rent Burden32.2%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,016/100K

Health

Obesity36.2%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,268/100K

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Rain28.0 in/yr
Elevation1,345 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.7%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute17 min
Broadband82.4%
Internet Speed157 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Walker was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Bemidji Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
28.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 157 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.