Living in Walton, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Walton · Census data 2020–2024
Walton has 2,423 residents with a median age of 55.1. The median household income is $34,676 (60% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $119,400, the median rent is $771/month.
Walton at a glance
- Population
- 2,423
- Median age
- 55.1State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $34,676State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $119,400State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $771/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 62.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.3%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Walton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 72% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 60% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 15.7%; a poverty rate of 30.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Walton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Walton the median home value is $119,400, 64% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $771 per month, which is 29% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,337 a month in housing costs.
Walton median household income
The median household income in Walton is $34,676 and the income per person is $32,765. 30.3% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Walton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,365
- Owner-occupied
- 62.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.8%
- Vacant
- 13.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.02
Walton demographics
- Population
- 2,423
- Median age
- 55.1
- Under 18
- 13.2%
- 65 and older
- 30%
- Households
- 1,181
- Foreign-born
- 2.3%
- Veterans
- 4.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Walton ›
Education in Walton
25.3% of adults 25 and older in Walton have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 16.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Walton
- Unemployment rate
- 15.7%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 7.5%
- Drive alone
- 66.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 13.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 85%
Walton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walton | 2,423 | $34,676 | $119,400 | $771 |
| Downsville | 163 | $58,958 | $140,600 | — |
| Franklin | 424 | $81,912 | $202,300 | $763 |
| Delhi | 3,136 | $57,586 | $195,700 | $866 |
| Unadilla | 1,419 | $65,972 | $110,800 | $924 |
| Wells Bridge | 160 | $71,667 | $234,400 | — |
| Otego | 936 | $78,804 | $186,100 | $956 |
| Deposit | 1,424 | $48,214 | $118,500 | $717 |
| Sidney | 3,931 | $50,208 | $120,700 | $902 |
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What is the median household income in Walton, NY?
The median household income in Walton is $34,676, 60% lower 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?
The median home value in Walton is $119,400, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Walton?
The median gross rent in Walton is $771 per month, about 29% of household income.
Is Walton, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 72% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: median household income 60% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 15.7%; a poverty rate of 30.3%.
What is the median age in Walton?
The median age in Walton is 55.1 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Walton?
The average commute to work in Walton is 18 minutes; 7.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Walton?
The unemployment rate in Walton is 15.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Walton?
25.3% of adults in Walton 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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