At a Glance
Median Income
$80,761
$40,454 per capita
Home Value
$230,800
Zillow: $270,880
Median Rent
$1,283/mo
26.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.4%
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
15.5% smoking rate
How Walkertown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Walkertown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Walkertown a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Walkertown residents earn a median household income of $80,761 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,454. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,366 business establishments, including 868 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Walkertown is $230,800 , 18% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $270,880. Median rent is $1,283/month, with 26.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Education
29.4% of adults in Walkertown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% below the national average).
93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Walkertown has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Data Overview
People
Population5,793
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density865/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born3.5%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$80,761
Per Capita$40,454
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$34,373M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,274
Housing
A+
Home Value$230,800
Rent$1,283
Ownership72.9%
Zillow$270,880
Housing Units2,693
Rent Burden26.9%
Health
Obesity41.1%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,571/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain43.2 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation932 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.4%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+8.1%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute24 min
Broadband89.7%
Internet Speed194 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Walkertown was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Piedmont Triad International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 194 Mbps.
There are 868 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 40 fatal vehicle crashes.