At a Glance
Median Income
$76,375
$29,872 per capita
Home Value
$226,200
Zillow: $354,750
Median Rent
$1,021/mo
29.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
32.0%
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
20.7% smoking rate
How Walton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Walton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Walton 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
Walton residents earn a median household income of $76,375 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,872. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,970 business establishments, including 349 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Walton is $226,200 , 20% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $354,750. Median rent is $1,021/month, with 29.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2002.
Education
32.0% of adults in Walton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% below the national average).
93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Walton has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population5,513
Median Age33.2 yrs
Density1,158/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born4.5%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$76,375
Per Capita$29,872
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$12,391M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,384
Housing
A+
Home Value$226,200
Rent$1,021
Ownership74.0%
Zillow$354,750
Housing Units1,903
Rent Burden29.3%
Health
Obesity31.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death8,771/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain44.3 in/yr
Elevation870 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.0%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+11.3%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute25 min
Broadband93.4%
Internet Speed224 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Walton was built in 2002.
The nearest airport is Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 224 Mbps.
There are 349 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.