Living in Walker, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Walker · Census data 2020–2024
Walker has 359 residents with a median age of 49.4. The median household income is $40,417 (43% lower than the Missouri median), the median rent is $663/month.
Walker is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Walker at a glance
- Population
- 359
- Median age
- 49.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $40,417State: $70,702
- Median rent
- $663/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 79.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 1.2%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Walker a good place to live?
Pros: Unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 10.3%.
Cons: Median household income 43% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Walker
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Walker the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $663 per month, which is 23.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,117 a month in housing costs.
Walker median household income
The median household income in Walker is $40,417 and the income per person is $21,554. 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Walker: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 166
- Owner-occupied
- 79.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.4%
- Vacant
- 17.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.62
Walker demographics
- Population
- 359
- Median age
- 49.4
- Under 18
- 8.4%
- 65 and older
- 10%
- Households
- 137
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Walker ›
Education in Walker
1.2% of adults 25 and older in Walker have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 0.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Walker
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 6.6%
- Drive alone
- 84.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.1%
Walker vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walker | 359 | $40,417 | — | $663 |
| Nevada | 7,925 | $42,813 | $122,700 | $720 |
| Schell City | 224 | $46,250 | $57,500 | $569 |
| El Dorado Springs | 3,586 | $32,128 | $103,900 | $775 |
| Rockville | 153 | $35,625 | — | $817 |
| Rich Hill | 1,453 | $47,167 | $75,600 | $900 |
| Sheldon | 443 | $41,848 | $67,500 | $617 |
| Bronaugh | 163 | $52,917 | $43,600 | $1,000 |
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What is the median household income in Walker, MO?
The median household income in Walker is $40,417, 43% lower than the Missouri median of $70,702 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Walker?
The median gross rent in Walker is $663 per month, about 23.8% of household income.
Is Walker, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 10.3%. Minuses: median household income 43% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
What is the median age in Walker?
The median age in Walker is 49.4 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Walker?
The average commute to work in Walker is 24 minutes; 6.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Walker?
The unemployment rate in Walker is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Walker?
1.2% 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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