Walton Park, NY

New York · Metropolitan Area

Walton Park is a small town in New York with a population of 3,592. Residents earn $152,578 per year, which is 103% above the national average.

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
3,592 Population 1,162/sq mi density
$152,578 Median Income $64,832 per capita
$410,600 Home Value
$2,451 Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$152,578 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$410,600 home value, $2,451/mo rent
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
48.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $152,578
103% higher than US avg
Home Value $410,600
46% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 48.4%
44% higher than US avg
Median Rent $2,451
111% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 28.0%
13% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.5%
25% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Walton Park Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population3,592
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density1,162/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 55%

Economy

A+
Median Income$152,578
Per Capita$64,832
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$27,748M
Commute44 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$410,600
Rent$2,451
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity28.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression17.2%
Heart Disease4.2%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI36 (Good)
Rain44.4 in/yr
Elevation818 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+48.4%
High School+96.4%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 46%
Commute44 min
Libraries19

Is Walton Park a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Walton Park receives an overall livability score of 4.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Walton Park stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Walton Park is $152,578, which is significantly higher than the national average — 103% above $75,149. This places Walton Park among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 44 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Walton Park is $410,600, 46% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $2,451 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 48.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Walton Park experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Walton Park has a population of 3,592 with a density of 1,162 people per square mile. The median age is 41.0 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (54.6%), with 5% Hispanic, 10.4% Black.

Population

3,592
Total Population
1,162
People / sq mi
41.0yrs
Median Age
5% above US avg
3.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.7%
Female 53.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Walton Park vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only75.9%
3% below US avg
Spanish24.1%
80% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Walton Park vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Walton Park is $152,578, which is 103% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 44 minutes.

Income: Walton Park vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$152,578
103% above US avg
Per Capita Income$64,832
Avg Weekly Wage$1,204
IRS Avg AGI$84,610

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.5%
25% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)11,900
County GDP$27,748M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,008
Healthcare994
Retail1,572
Manufacturing312

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$10,334
195% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.52%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time44.2 min
Work from Home16.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Walton Park is $410,600, 46% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,451 (111% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$410,600
46% above US avg
Median List Price$449,999

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$449,999
$/Sq Ft$265
Homes Sold6
Sale-to-List Ratio97.0%
Price Drops15.4%
Inventory13

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,451
111% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedrooms$1,579
3 Bedrooms$1,976
4 Bedrooms$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$10,334
195% above US avg
Effective Rate2.52%
In Walton Park, 28.0% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 17.2% report depression. 18.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Walton Park vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity28.0%
13% below US avg
Diabetes7.7%
Heart Disease4.2%
High Blood Pressure25.7%
Asthma9.7%
COPD3.9%
Stroke2.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.4%
Physical Inactivity18.8%
Depression17.2%
Mental Distress14.3%
Physical Distress10.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.9%
Checkup Rate78.6%
Premature Death6,631/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access78.5%
Healthcare Facilities994

Crime Rates: Walton Park vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)37
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Walton Park has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 44.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.7°F
8% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall44.4 inches
17% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation818 ft (249 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²)
Population Density1,162/sq mi
Coordinates41.3140°N, 74.2251°W
County FIPS36071
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 48.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 8.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 54.2%
D 45.8%

Winner: Republican by 8.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+48.4%
44% above US avg
High School+96.4%
School Test Score5.39
A+ Education Grade (4.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,162/sq mi
Total Area3.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries19
Healthcare Facilities994
Restaurants1,008
Retail Stores1,572

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)37
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute44.2 min
Work from Home16.5%

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