Living in Walker Mill, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Walker Mill · Census data 2020–2024
Walker Mill has 10,931 residents with a median age of 42.1. The median household income is $88,333 (15% lower than the Maryland median), the median home value is $379,100, the median rent is $1,661/month.
Walker Mill at a glance
- Population
- 10,931
- Median age
- 42.1State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $88,333State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $379,100State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $1,661/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 61.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.3%
- Average commute
- 39 min
Is Walker Mill a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 10% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 15% lower than the Maryland median; an average commute of 39 minutes; unemployment of 8.2%; a poverty rate of 10.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Walker Mill
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Walker Mill the median home value is $379,100, 14% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,661 per month, which is 32.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,153 a month in housing costs.
Walker Mill median household income
The median household income in Walker Mill is $88,333 and the income per person is $41,856. 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Walker Mill: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,907
- Owner-occupied
- 61.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.9%
- Vacant
- 5.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.35
Walker Mill demographics
- Population
- 10,931
- Median age
- 42.1
- Under 18
- 23.4%
- 65 and older
- 16.6%
- Households
- 4,624
- Foreign-born
- 6.6%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Walker Mill ›
Education in Walker Mill
28.3% of adults 25 and older in Walker Mill have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 8.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Walker Mill
- Unemployment rate
- 8.2%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 39 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 15%
- Drive alone
- 57.6%
- Public transit
- 16.4%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.7%
Walker Mill vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walker Mill | 10,931 | $88,333 | $379,100 | $1,661 |
| Capitol Heights | 4,020 | $97,155 | $331,900 | $1,306 |
| District Heights | 5,891 | $86,955 | $339,200 | $1,379 |
| Maryland Park | 839 | $91,429 | $343,400 | $2,729 |
| Coral Hills | 9,756 | $68,603 | $339,200 | $1,788 |
| Peppermill Village | 5,238 | $85,685 | $345,900 | $845 |
| Seat Pleasant | 4,489 | $57,018 | $326,900 | $1,391 |
| Forestville | 10,495 | $70,579 | $339,000 | $1,719 |
| Cedar Heights | 2,213 | $76,696 | $331,300 | $1,800 |
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What is the median household income in Walker Mill, MD?
The median household income in Walker Mill is $88,333, 15% lower than the Maryland median of $103,678 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Walker Mill?
The median home value in Walker Mill is $379,100, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Walker Mill?
The median gross rent in Walker Mill is $1,661 per month, about 32.9% of household income.
Is Walker Mill, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 10% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 15% lower than the Maryland median; an average commute of 39 minutes; unemployment of 8.2%; a poverty rate of 10.3%.
What is the median age in Walker Mill?
The median age in Walker Mill is 42.1 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Walker Mill?
The average commute to work in Walker Mill is 39 minutes; 15% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Walker Mill?
The unemployment rate in Walker Mill is 8.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Walker Mill?
28.3% of adults in Walker Mill 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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