Living in Walsh, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Walsh · Census data 2020–2024
Walsh has 492 residents with a median age of 57.1. The median household income is $24,196 (75% lower than the Colorado median), the median home value is $85,000, the median rent is $566/month.
Walsh is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Walsh at a glance
- Population
- 492
- Median age
- 57.1State: 37.7
- Median household income
- $24,196State: $95,470
- Median home value
- $85,000State: $539,400
- Median rent
- $566/moState: $1,761
- Homeowners
- 57.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.4%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Walsh a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 84% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 0.5%.
Cons: Median household income 75% lower than the Colorado median; a poverty rate of 27.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Walsh
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Walsh the median home value is $85,000, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $566 per month, which is 29.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,219 a month in housing costs.
Walsh median household income
The median household income in Walsh is $24,196 and the income per person is $25,839. 27.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).
Housing in Walsh: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 368
- Owner-occupied
- 57.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.6%
- Vacant
- 21.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 1.64
Walsh demographics
- Population
- 492
- Median age
- 57.1
- Under 18
- 12.2%
- 65 and older
- 37.2%
- Households
- 289
- Foreign-born
- 7.3%
- Veterans
- 9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Walsh ›
Education in Walsh
15.4% of adults 25 and older in Walsh have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 8.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Walsh
- Unemployment rate
- 0.5%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 14.9%
- Drive alone
- 82.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 83%
Walsh vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walsh | 492 | $24,196 | $85,000 | $566 |
| Springfield | 1,384 | $48,295 | $134,100 | $588 |
| Manter | 142 | $47,578 | — | — |
| Johnson City | 1,549 | $71,105 | $65,200 | $679 |
| Elkhart | 1,661 | $56,771 | $101,600 | $675 |
| Keyes | 175 | $113,750 | — | — |
| Rolla | 542 | $58,750 | $58,500 | $619 |
| Boise City | 1,125 | $43,393 | $67,100 | $726 |
| Syracuse | 1,699 | $67,361 | $120,800 | $734 |
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What is the median household income in Walsh, CO?
The median household income in Walsh is $24,196, 75% lower than the Colorado median of $95,470 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Walsh?
The median home value in Walsh is $85,000, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.
How much is rent in Walsh?
The median gross rent in Walsh is $566 per month, about 29.2% of household income.
Is Walsh, CO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 84% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 0.5%. Minuses: median household income 75% lower than the Colorado median; a poverty rate of 27.2%.
What is the median age in Walsh?
The median age in Walsh is 57.1 years (Colorado: 37.7).
How long is the commute in Walsh?
The average commute to work in Walsh is 18 minutes; 14.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Walsh?
The unemployment rate in Walsh is 0.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Walsh?
15.4% of adults in Walsh 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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