Living in Walker, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Walker · Census data 2020–2024
Walker has 25,386 residents with a median age of 36.9. The median household income is $76,360 (5% higher than the Michigan median), the median home value is $295,200, the median rent is $1,202/month.
Walker at a glance
- Population
- 25,386
- Median age
- 36.9State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $76,360State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $295,200State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,202/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 65.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.6%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Walker a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 5% higher than the Michigan median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 7.6%.
Cons: Home values 27% higher than the state median.
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 $295,200, 11% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,202 per month, which is 27.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,454 a month in housing costs.
Walker median household income
The median household income in Walker is $76,360 and the income per person is $40,951. 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Walker: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 10,861
- Owner-occupied
- 65.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.8%
- Vacant
- 2.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.37
Walker demographics
- Population
- 25,386
- Median age
- 36.9
- Under 18
- 20.4%
- 65 and older
- 18.3%
- Households
- 10,595
- Foreign-born
- 6.9%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Walker ›
Education in Walker
38.6% of adults 25 and older in Walker have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 13.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Walker
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 10%
- Drive alone
- 77.4%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.8%
Walker vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walker | 25,386 | $76,360 | $295,200 | $1,202 |
| Comstock Park | 10,577 | $59,984 | $235,300 | $1,189 |
| Grand Rapids | 198,535 | $69,108 | $244,500 | $1,266 |
| Grandville | 16,356 | $78,442 | $271,300 | $1,143 |
| Jenison | 17,582 | $89,593 | $281,600 | $2,306 |
| Wyoming | 77,353 | $73,677 | $225,200 | $1,196 |
| Lamont | 1,177 | $150,438 | $460,300 | — |
| Northview | 15,268 | $85,403 | $289,300 | $1,247 |
| East Grand Rapids | 11,445 | $166,610 | $521,300 | $1,862 |
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What is the median household income in Walker, MI?
The median household income in Walker is $76,360, 5% higher than the Michigan median of $72,875 (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 $295,200, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Walker?
The median gross rent in Walker is $1,202 per month, about 27.2% of household income.
Is Walker, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 5% higher than the Michigan median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 7.6%. Minuses: home values 27% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Walker?
The median age in Walker is 36.9 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Walker?
The average commute to work in Walker is 20 minutes; 10% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Walker?
The unemployment rate in Walker is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Walker?
38.6% 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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