At a Glance
Median Income
$137,218
$57,556 per capita
Home Value
$442,300
Zillow: $463,971
Median Rent
$1,390/mo
26.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
44.7%
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.2%
9.6% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Walkersville a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
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 1.3% (64% 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 $463,971. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population6,352
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density1,334/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born7.2%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$137,218
Per Capita$57,556
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$20,352M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,343
Housing
A+
Home Value$442,300
Rent$1,390
Ownership86.8%
Zillow$463,971
Housing Units2,440
Rent Burden26.3%
Health
Obesity34.2%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking9.6%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death5,697/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain43.5 in/yr
AQI43 (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.
9.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 526 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.