Living in Walker, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Walker · Census data 2020–2024
Walker has 524 residents with a median age of 64.7. The median household income is $85,294 (14% lower than the California median), the median home value is $388,600.
Walker is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Walker at a glance
- Population
- 524
- Median age
- 64.7State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $85,294State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $388,600State: $734,700
- Homeowners
- 88.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16%
- Average commute
- 42 min
Is Walker a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 47% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the California median; an average commute of 42 minutes; a poverty rate of 23.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Walker
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Walker the median home value is $388,600, 17% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,018 a month in housing costs.
Walker median household income
The median household income in Walker is $85,294 and the income per person is $48,023. 23.5% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Walker: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 257
- Owner-occupied
- 88.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.7%
- Vacant
- 3.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.04
Walker demographics
- Population
- 524
- Median age
- 64.7
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 47.1%
- Households
- 248
- Foreign-born
- 1%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Walker ›
Education in Walker
16% of adults 25 and older in Walker have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 5.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Walker
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 42 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 21%
- Drive alone
- 79%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.3%
Walker vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walker | 524 | $85,294 | $388,600 | — |
| Coleville | 284 | $46,860 | — | $2,160 |
| Topaz Lake | 318 | $75,000 | $552,600 | $2,217 |
| Topaz Ranch Estates | 1,621 | $57,574 | $289,300 | $1,427 |
| Smith Valley | 1,807 | $67,132 | $756,000 | — |
| Double Spring | 265 | $135,938 | $785,000 | — |
| Bridgeport | 303 | $120,850 | $346,700 | $242 |
| Carter Springs | 526 | $91,667 | $384,600 | $1,452 |
| Alpine Village | 210 | $78,750 | $607,100 | $2,150 |
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What is the median household income in Walker, CA?
The median household income in Walker is $85,294, 14% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Walker?
The median home value in Walker is $388,600, compared with $734,700 in California.
Is Walker, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 47% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the California median; an average commute of 42 minutes; a poverty rate of 23.5%.
What is the median age in Walker?
The median age in Walker is 64.7 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Walker?
The average commute to work in Walker is 42 minutes; 21% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Walker?
The unemployment rate in Walker is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Walker?
16% of adults in Walker have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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