Living in Walden, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Walden · Census data 2020–2024
Walden has 6,868 residents with a median age of 37. The median household income is $87,487 (about the same as the New York median), the median home value is $333,500, the median rent is $1,625/month.
Walden at a glance
- Population
- 6,868
- Median age
- 37State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $87,487State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $333,500State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,625/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 59.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.5%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Walden a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the New York median; home values 21% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 11.1%.
Cons: An average commute of 35 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Walden
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Walden the median home value is $333,500, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,625 per month, which is 37% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,446 a month in housing costs.
Walden median household income
The median household income in Walden is $87,487 and the income per person is $37,174. 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Walden: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,824
- Owner-occupied
- 59.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.4%
- Vacant
- 7.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.61
Walden demographics
- Population
- 6,868
- Median age
- 37
- Under 18
- 23.7%
- 65 and older
- 11.8%
- Households
- 2,621
- Foreign-born
- 17.5%
- Veterans
- 3.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Walden ›
Education in Walden
27.5% of adults 25 and older in Walden have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 11.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Walden
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 8.8%
- Drive alone
- 82.2%
- Public transit
- 2.9%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.6%
Walden vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walden | 6,868 | $87,487 | $333,500 | $1,625 |
| Wallkill | 1,355 | $103,571 | $341,700 | $1,351 |
| Montgomery | 3,798 | $90,214 | $361,300 | $1,439 |
| Orange Lake | 9,784 | $109,063 | $362,100 | $2,290 |
| Maybrook | 3,142 | $72,389 | $257,500 | $1,517 |
| Pine Bush | 1,868 | $86,786 | $318,200 | $1,390 |
| Gardnertown | 4,760 | $113,277 | $311,700 | $2,488 |
| Plattekill | 1,095 | $107,813 | $377,600 | $2,139 |
| Gardiner | 1,210 | $112,411 | $568,600 | $1,775 |
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What is the median household income in Walden, NY?
The median household income in Walden is $87,487, about the same as the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Walden?
The median home value in Walden is $333,500, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Walden?
The median gross rent in Walden is $1,625 per month, about 37% of household income.
Is Walden, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the New York median; home values 21% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 11.1%. Minuses: an average commute of 35 minutes.
What is the median age in Walden?
The median age in Walden is 37 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Walden?
The average commute to work in Walden is 35 minutes; 8.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Walden?
The unemployment rate in Walden is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Walden?
27.5% of adults in Walden 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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