Living in Walker, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Walker · Census data 2020–2024
Walker has 661 residents with a median age of 36. The median household income is $82,656 (10% higher than the Iowa median), the median home value is $172,400, the median rent is $808/month.
Walker is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Walker at a glance
- Population
- 661
- Median age
- 36State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $82,656State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $172,400State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $808/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 81.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.5%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Walker a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 10% higher than the Iowa median; home values 17% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 14.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Walker
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Walker the median home value is $172,400, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $808 per month, which is 38.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,463 a month in housing costs.
Walker median household income
The median household income in Walker is $82,656 and the income per person is $33,905. 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Walker: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 283
- Owner-occupied
- 81.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.7%
- Vacant
- 11.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.63
Walker demographics
- Population
- 661
- Median age
- 36
- Under 18
- 23.4%
- 65 and older
- 16.8%
- Households
- 251
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 7.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Walker ›
Education in Walker
15.5% of adults 25 and older in Walker have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 5.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Walker
- Unemployment rate
- 5.5%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 13.7%
- Drive alone
- 71.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.4%
Walker vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walker | 661 | $82,656 | $172,400 | $808 |
| Rowley | 353 | $60,313 | $145,800 | $1,042 |
| Urbana | 1,639 | $115,655 | $228,900 | $860 |
| Center Point | 2,562 | $95,192 | $212,400 | $798 |
| Quasqueton | 703 | $75,000 | $145,800 | $750 |
| Brandon | 307 | $61,250 | $113,800 | $1,046 |
| Alburnett | 795 | $105,357 | $199,200 | $591 |
| Winthrop | 1,040 | $69,792 | $158,200 | $1,077 |
| Coggon | 744 | $76,250 | $164,700 | $756 |
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What is the median household income in Walker, IA?
The median household income in Walker is $82,656, 10% higher than the Iowa median of $75,059 (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 $172,400, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Walker?
The median gross rent in Walker is $808 per month, about 38.8% of household income.
Is Walker, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 10% higher than the Iowa median; home values 17% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 14.2%.
What is the median age in Walker?
The median age in Walker is 36 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Walker?
The average commute to work in Walker is 27 minutes; 13.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Walker?
The unemployment rate in Walker is 5.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Walker?
15.5% 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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