Living in Walker, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Walker · Census data 2020–2024
Walker has 848 residents with a median age of 58.9. The median household income is $34,375 (61% lower than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $261,800, the median rent is $545/month.
Walker is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Walker at a glance
- Population
- 848
- Median age
- 58.9State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $34,375State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $261,800State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $545/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 46.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Walker a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 20% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 61% lower than the Minnesota median; unemployment of 12.5%; a poverty rate of 21.5%.
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 $261,800, 21% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $545 per month, which is 34.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,492 a month in housing costs.
Walker median household income
The median household income in Walker is $34,375 and the income per person is $35,170. 21.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Walker: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 600
- Owner-occupied
- 46.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 53.5%
- Vacant
- 30.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 1.78
30.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Walker has many vacation and second homes.
Walker demographics
- Population
- 848
- Median age
- 58.9
- Under 18
- 9.4%
- 65 and older
- 40.8%
- Households
- 419
- Foreign-born
- 4%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Walker ›
Education in Walker
30% of adults 25 and older in Walker have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 7.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Walker
- Unemployment rate
- 12.5%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 2.3%
- Drive alone
- 64.8%
- Public transit
- 1.2%
- Walk to work
- 16%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.9%
Walker vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walker | 848 | $34,375 | $261,800 | $545 |
| Akeley | 289 | $44,000 | $110,500 | $1,094 |
| Hackensack | 248 | $41,250 | $176,800 | $620 |
| Nevis | 496 | $60,268 | $182,000 | $595 |
| Lake George | 204 | $84,167 | $245,500 | $1,167 |
| Backus | 291 | $56,250 | $134,700 | $720 |
| Longville | 138 | $32,917 | $187,500 | $525 |
| Cass Lake | 635 | $48,250 | $109,900 | $763 |
| Federal Dam | 142 | $38,393 | $123,100 | $992 |
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What is the median household income in Walker, MN?
The median household income in Walker is $34,375, 61% lower than the Minnesota median of $89,062 (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 $261,800, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in Walker?
The median gross rent in Walker is $545 per month, about 34.3% of household income.
Is Walker, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 20% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 61% lower than the Minnesota median; unemployment of 12.5%; a poverty rate of 21.5%.
What is the median age in Walker?
The median age in Walker is 58.9 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Walker?
The average commute to work in Walker is 21 minutes; 2.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Walker?
The unemployment rate in Walker is 12.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Walker?
30% 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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