At a Glance
Median Income
$152,578
$64,832 per capita
Home Value
$410,600
Zillow: $522,033
Median Rent
$2,451/mo
33.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
48.4%
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.0%
8.4% smoking rate
How Walton Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Walton Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Walton Park 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
Walton Park residents earn a median household income of $152,578 , which is 103% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $64,832. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,900 business establishments, including 1,008 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Walton Park is $410,600 , 46% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $522,033. Median rent is $2,451/month, with 33.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
48.4% of adults in Walton Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% above the national average).
96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Walton Park has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population3,592
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density1,162/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.8%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$152,578
Per Capita$64,832
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$27,748M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,204
Housing
A+
Home Value$410,600
Rent$2,451
Ownership88.6%
Zillow$522,033
Housing Units1,626
Rent Burden33.0%
Health
Obesity28.0%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking8.4%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death6,631/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation818 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+48.4%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+16.1%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 46%
Commute44 min
Broadband96.4%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Walton Park was built in 1972.
16.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is New York Stewart International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.5% of the population has a disability.
13.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 1,008 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 37 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.