Living in Walden, Tennessee
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Walden · Census data 2020–2024
Walden has 1,845 residents with a median age of 43.8. The median household income is $124,493 (79% higher than the Tennessee median), the median home value is $679,900, the median rent is $1,537/month.
Walden at a glance
- Population
- 1,845
- Median age
- 43.8State: 38.9
- Median household income
- $124,493State: $69,595
- Median home value
- $679,900State: $286,700
- Median rent
- $1,537/moState: $1,189
- Homeowners
- 81.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 64.9%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Walden a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 79% higher than the Tennessee median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 3.1%.
Cons: Home values 137% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Walden
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Walden the median home value is $679,900, 104% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,537 per month, which is 20.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,782 a month in housing costs.
Walden median household income
The median household income in Walden is $124,493 and the income per person is $76,361. 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Tennessee: 13.8%).
Housing in Walden: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 776
- Owner-occupied
- 81.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.2%
- Vacant
- 7.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.55
Walden demographics
- Population
- 1,845
- Median age
- 43.8
- Under 18
- 24.6%
- 65 and older
- 20.1%
- Households
- 719
- Foreign-born
- 4.5%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Walden ›
Education in Walden
64.9% of adults 25 and older in Walden have a bachelor's degree or higher (Tennessee: 31.1%), and 26.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Walden
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 17.4%
- Drive alone
- 74.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.1%
Walden vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walden | 1,845 | $124,493 | $679,900 | $1,537 |
| Fairmount | 2,110 | $137,317 | $464,500 | $1,675 |
| Signal Mountain | 8,860 | $141,008 | $544,300 | $1,852 |
| Falling Water | 2,315 | $111,842 | $420,600 | — |
| Red Bank | 12,010 | $63,983 | $269,400 | $1,283 |
| Lone Oak | 1,422 | $40,781 | $257,500 | $687 |
| Middle Valley | 12,187 | $95,000 | $319,400 | $1,180 |
| Chattanooga | 185,783 | $64,523 | $283,200 | $1,256 |
| Mowbray Mountain | 1,721 | $93,293 | $390,400 | $927 |
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What is the median household income in Walden, TN?
The median household income in Walden is $124,493, 79% higher than the Tennessee median of $69,595 (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 $679,900, compared with $286,700 in Tennessee.
How much is rent in Walden?
The median gross rent in Walden is $1,537 per month, about 20.6% of household income.
Is Walden, TN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 79% higher than the Tennessee median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 3.1%. Minuses: home values 137% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Walden?
The median age in Walden is 43.8 years (Tennessee: 38.9).
How long is the commute in Walden?
The average commute to work in Walden is 25 minutes; 17.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Walden?
The unemployment rate in Walden is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Walden?
64.9% 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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