Living in Walker, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Walker · Census data 2020–2024
Walker has 6,390 residents with a median age of 30.9. The median household income is $80,707 (33% higher than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $227,800, the median rent is $1,028/month.
Walker at a glance
- Population
- 6,390
- Median age
- 30.9State: 38
- Median household income
- $80,707State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $227,800State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $1,028/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 70.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.3%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Walker a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 33% higher than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.5%.
Cons: Home values 5% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.8%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Walker
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Walker the median home value is $227,800, 32% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,028 per month, which is 23.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,625 a month in housing costs.
Walker median household income
The median household income in Walker is $80,707 and the income per person is $32,006. 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Walker: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,514
- Owner-occupied
- 70.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.9%
- Vacant
- 6.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1998
- Average household size
- 2.72
Walker demographics
- Population
- 6,390
- Median age
- 30.9
- Under 18
- 26.7%
- 65 and older
- 16.2%
- Households
- 2,349
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 9.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Walker ›
Education in Walker
17.3% of adults 25 and older in Walker have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Walker
- Unemployment rate
- 6.8%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 8.6%
- Drive alone
- 85.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.2%
Walker vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walker | 6,390 | $80,707 | $227,800 | $1,028 |
| Denham Springs | 9,323 | $71,569 | $188,200 | $1,014 |
| Livingston | 1,747 | $61,750 | $192,300 | $702 |
| Watson | 1,357 | $96,780 | $252,000 | — |
| Port Vincent | 673 | $61,250 | $216,200 | $734 |
| Monticello | 3,999 | $70,441 | $176,000 | $1,284 |
| French Settlement | 1,295 | $72,396 | $206,000 | $1,183 |
| Central | 29,783 | $89,554 | $288,700 | $1,309 |
| Prairieville | 35,238 | $104,923 | $317,400 | $1,324 |
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What is the median household income in Walker, LA?
The median household income in Walker is $80,707, 33% higher than the Louisiana median of $60,756 (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 $227,800, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Walker?
The median gross rent in Walker is $1,028 per month, about 23.9% of household income.
Is Walker, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 33% higher than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.5%. Minuses: home values 5% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.8%.
What is the median age in Walker?
The median age in Walker is 30.9 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Walker?
The average commute to work in Walker is 26 minutes; 8.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Walker?
The unemployment rate in Walker is 6.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Walker?
17.3% 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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