Living in Walker Valley, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Walker Valley · Census data 2020–2024
Walker Valley has 1,301 residents with a median age of 34.9. The median household income is $119,625 (39% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $331,700, the median rent is $2,620/month.
Walker Valley is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Walker Valley at a glance
- Population
- 1,301
- Median age
- 34.9State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $119,625State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $331,700State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,620/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 78.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.3%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Walker Valley a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 39% higher than the New York median; home values 22% lower than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 11%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Walker Valley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Walker Valley the median home value is $331,700, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,620 per month, which is 37.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,241 a month in housing costs.
Walker Valley median household income
The median household income in Walker Valley is $119,625 and the income per person is $36,162. 11% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Walker Valley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 420
- Owner-occupied
- 78.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.2%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 3.07
Walker Valley demographics
- Population
- 1,301
- Median age
- 34.9
- Under 18
- 25%
- 65 and older
- 9.4%
- Households
- 420
- Foreign-born
- 3.4%
- Veterans
- 13%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Walker Valley ›
Education in Walker Valley
25.3% of adults 25 and older in Walker Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 11.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Walker Valley
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 9.5%
- Drive alone
- 73.7%
- Public transit
- 1.8%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.7%
Walker Valley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walker Valley | 1,301 | $119,625 | $331,700 | $2,620 |
| Cragsmoor | 481 | $79,618 | $228,300 | — |
| Ellenville | 4,211 | $42,969 | $218,200 | $1,320 |
| Pine Bush | 1,868 | $86,786 | $318,200 | $1,390 |
| Bloomingburg | 680 | $28,958 | $412,500 | $1,296 |
| Napanoch | 776 | $68,250 | $167,400 | — |
| Wurtsboro | 1,243 | $79,000 | $234,700 | $1,408 |
| Wurtsboro Hills | 1,179 | $78,514 | $183,100 | $1,825 |
| Mountain Dale | 499 | $41,250 | $169,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in Walker Valley, NY?
The median household income in Walker Valley is $119,625, 39% higher than 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 Walker Valley?
The median home value in Walker Valley is $331,700, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Walker Valley?
The median gross rent in Walker Valley is $2,620 per month, about 37.9% of household income.
Is Walker Valley, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 39% higher than the New York median; home values 22% lower than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 11%.
What is the median age in Walker Valley?
The median age in Walker Valley is 34.9 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Walker Valley?
The average commute to work in Walker Valley is 30 minutes; 9.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Walker Valley?
The unemployment rate in Walker Valley is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Walker Valley?
25.3% of adults in Walker Valley 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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