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Walkersville, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Frederick County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
6,352 Population 1,334/sq mi density
$137,218 Median Income $57,556 per capita
$442,300 Home Value $460,945 Zillow
$1,390 Median Rent 26.3% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
430 Violent Crime/100K 2,314 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$137,218 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$442,300 home value, $1,390/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
430 violent crimes/100K (13% above avg)
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
44.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Walkersville, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$137,218
83% above
$57,556 per capita
Home Value
$442,300
57% above
Zillow: $460,945
Median Rent
$1,390/mo
20% above
26.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
430/100K
13% above
2,314/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
44.7%
33% above
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
75% below
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.2%
7% above
9.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Walkersville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Walkersville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
183%
Home Value
157%
Rent
120%
Poverty
16%
Bachelor's
133%
Unemployment
25%
Crime
113%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Walkersville a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Walkersville residents earn a median household income of $137,218 , which is 83% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $57,556. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,170 business establishments, including 526 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Walkersville is $442,300 , 57% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $460,945. Median rent is $1,390/month, with 26.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.

Safety & Crime

Walkersville reports 430 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 13% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,314/100K.

Education

44.7% of adults in Walkersville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% above the national average). 97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Walkersville has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population6,352
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density1,334/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$137,218
Per Capita$57,556
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$20,352M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,343

Housing

A+
Home Value$442,300
Rent$1,390
Ownership86.8%
Zillow$460,945
Housing Units2,440
Rent Burden26.3%

Crime

F
Violent430/100K
Property2,314/100K

Health

Obesity34.2%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking9.6%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death5,697/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation305 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+44.7%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+22.3%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 53%
Commute37 min
Broadband90.1%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations40
Libraries11

Did You Know?

The median home in Walkersville was built in 1987.
16.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hagerstown Regional/Richard A Henson Field (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.396 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 526 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.