At a Glance
Median Income
$96,429
$36,263 per capita
Home Value
$355,100
Zillow: $290,370
Violent Crime
440/100K
2,989/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.4%
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
14.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.0%
11.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Walker Valley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Walker Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Walker Valley 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 Valley residents earn a median household income of $96,429 , which is 28% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,263. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,900 business establishments, including 1,008 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Walker Valley is $355,100 , 26% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $290,370. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Safety & Crime
Walker Valley reports 440 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 16% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,989/100K.
Education
27.4% of adults in Walker Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% below the national average).
95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Walker Valley has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population1,695
Median Age33.6 yrs
Density523/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans15.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$96,429
Per Capita$36,263
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty14.3%
County GDP$27,748M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,204
Housing
A+
Home Value$355,100
Rent
Ownership83.5%
Zillow$290,370
Housing Units483
Rent Burden38.6%
Crime
F
Violent440/100K
Property2,989/100K
Health
Obesity30.0%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking11.5%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,631/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation777 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.4%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 46%
Commute34 min
Broadband97.5%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Walker Valley was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is New York Stewart International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 1,008 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 37 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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