At a Glance
Median Income
$74,091
$34,648 per capita
Home Value
$198,800
Zillow: $338,516
Median Rent
$1,566/mo
43.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
195/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.6%
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
18.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
25.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
271 sunny days/yr
How Walnutport Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Walnutport's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Walnutport a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Walnutport residents earn a median household income of $74,091 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,648. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,954 business establishments, including 801 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Walnutport is $198,800 , 29% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $338,516. Median rent is $1,566/month, with 43.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Walnutport reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 195/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
19.6% of adults in Walnutport hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Walnutport has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,981
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density2,641/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$74,091
Per Capita$34,648
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty18.4%
County GDP$31,739M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,352
Housing
A+
Home Value$198,800
Rent$1,566
Ownership78.0%
Zillow$338,516
Housing Units809
Rent Burden43.3%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property195/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary49/100K
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking25.8%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death7,048/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain51.9 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation401 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.6%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute30 min
Broadband87.5%
Internet Speed227 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Walnutport was founded in 1989.
The median home in Walnutport was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Lehigh Valley International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 227 Mbps.
There are 801 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 27 fatal vehicle crashes.
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