Living in Walton, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Walton · Census data 2020–2024
Walton has 5,730 residents with a median age of 29.9. The median household income is $77,917 (22% higher than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $262,200, the median rent is $1,306/month.
Walton at a glance
- Population
- 5,730
- Median age
- 29.9State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $77,917State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $262,200State: $205,600
- Median rent
- $1,306/moState: $967
- Homeowners
- 73.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.6%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Walton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 22% higher than the Kentucky median; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 13%.
Cons: Home values 28% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Walton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Walton the median home value is $262,200, 21% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,306 per month, which is 28.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,635 a month in housing costs.
Walton median household income
The median household income in Walton is $77,917 and the income per person is $28,294. 13% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in Walton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,766
- Owner-occupied
- 73.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.8%
- Vacant
- 3.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2002
- Average household size
- 3.37
Walton demographics
- Population
- 5,730
- Median age
- 29.9
- Under 18
- 40.9%
- 65 and older
- 7.5%
- Households
- 1,697
- Foreign-born
- 4.8%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Walton ›
Education in Walton
32.6% of adults 25 and older in Walton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 14.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Walton
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 9.4%
- Drive alone
- 77.3%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.5%
Walton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walton | 5,730 | $77,917 | $262,200 | $1,306 |
| Verona | 1,394 | $144,507 | $451,600 | — |
| Crittenden | 4,084 | $57,283 | $223,800 | $934 |
| Union | 7,642 | $136,712 | $411,500 | $1,657 |
| Independence | 29,392 | $102,361 | $263,700 | $1,250 |
| Elsmere | 9,205 | $60,503 | $171,900 | $1,351 |
| Florence | 32,803 | $71,003 | $210,700 | $1,329 |
| Oakbrook | 10,211 | $94,652 | $260,700 | $1,665 |
| Edgewood | 8,447 | $119,028 | $312,200 | $1,073 |
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What is the median household income in Walton, KY?
The median household income in Walton is $77,917, 22% higher than the Kentucky median of $63,726 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Walton?
The median home value in Walton is $262,200, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
How much is rent in Walton?
The median gross rent in Walton is $1,306 per month, about 28.7% of household income.
Is Walton, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 22% higher than the Kentucky median; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 13%. Minuses: home values 28% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Walton?
The median age in Walton is 29.9 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Walton?
The average commute to work in Walton is 30 minutes; 9.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Walton?
The unemployment rate in Walton is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Walton?
32.6% of adults in Walton 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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