Living in Walton Park, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Walton Park · Census data 2020–2024
Walton Park has 3,915 residents with a median age of 38.6. The median household income is $157,276 (83% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $466,900, the median rent is $2,987/month.
Walton Park at a glance
- Population
- 3,915
- Median age
- 38.6State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $157,276State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $466,900State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $2,987/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 88.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47.5%
- Average commute
- 45 min
Is Walton Park a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 83% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 1.2%.
Cons: Home values 10% higher than the state median; an average commute of 45 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Walton Park
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Walton Park the median home value is $466,900, 40% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,987 per month, which is 32.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,832 a month in housing costs.
Walton Park median household income
The median household income in Walton Park is $157,276 and the income per person is $60,678. 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Walton Park: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,353
- Owner-occupied
- 88.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.9%
- Vacant
- 7.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 3.12
Walton Park demographics
- Population
- 3,915
- Median age
- 38.6
- Under 18
- 29.1%
- 65 and older
- 13.4%
- Households
- 1,255
- Foreign-born
- 17.3%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Walton Park ›
Education in Walton Park
47.5% of adults 25 and older in Walton Park have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 17.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Walton Park
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 45 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 15.8%
- Drive alone
- 61.3%
- Public transit
- 5.8%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 99.3%
Walton Park vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walton Park | 3,915 | $157,276 | $466,900 | $2,987 |
| Monroe | 9,515 | $109,851 | $427,800 | $2,202 |
| Kiryas Joel | 38,916 | $50,032 | $758,800 | $1,604 |
| Chester | 4,033 | $100,514 | $330,200 | $2,010 |
| Harriman | 2,586 | $83,488 | $270,000 | $2,061 |
| South Blooming Grove | 3,866 | $62,316 | $509,900 | $2,161 |
| Tuxedo | 3,023 | $109,205 | $577,100 | $1,611 |
| Woodbury | 11,334 | $121,221 | $452,200 | $1,868 |
| Mountain Lodge Park | 1,669 | $60,734 | $210,100 | — |
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What is the median household income in Walton Park, NY?
The median household income in Walton Park is $157,276, 83% 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 Walton Park?
The median home value in Walton Park is $466,900, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Walton Park?
The median gross rent in Walton Park is $2,987 per month, about 32.3% of household income.
Is Walton Park, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 83% higher than the New York median; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 1.2%. Minuses: home values 10% higher than the state median; an average commute of 45 minutes.
What is the median age in Walton Park?
The median age in Walton Park is 38.6 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Walton Park?
The average commute to work in Walton Park is 45 minutes; 15.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Walton Park?
The unemployment rate in Walton Park is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Walton Park?
47.5% of adults in Walton Park 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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