Living in Walden, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Walden · Census data 2020–2024
Walden has 1,037 residents with a median age of 48.8. The median household income is $88,000 (8% higher than the Vermont median), the median home value is $238,900, the median rent is $900/month.
Walden is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Walden at a glance
- Population
- 1,037
- Median age
- 48.8State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $88,000State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $238,900State: $316,600
- Median rent
- $900/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 93.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.4%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Walden a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 8% higher than the Vermont median; home values 25% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.3%.
Cons: An average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Walden
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Walden the median home value is $238,900, 28% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $900 per month, which is 31.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,510 a month in housing costs.
Walden median household income
The median household income in Walden is $88,000 and the income per person is $41,089. 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in Walden: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 675
- Owner-occupied
- 93.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.3%
- Vacant
- 31.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.23
31.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Walden has many vacation and second homes.
Walden demographics
- Population
- 1,037
- Median age
- 48.8
- Under 18
- 14.3%
- 65 and older
- 20.4%
- Households
- 464
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Walden ›
Education in Walden
26.4% of adults 25 and older in Walden have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 13.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Walden
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 21.4%
- Drive alone
- 64.6%
- Public transit
- 2.6%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.4%
Walden vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walden | 1,037 | $88,000 | $238,900 | $900 |
| Stannard | 228 | $66,979 | $216,200 | — |
| Greensboro Bend | 224 | $82,500 | $258,300 | — |
| Wheelock | 717 | $64,792 | $189,600 | — |
| Danville | 2,360 | $70,946 | $275,800 | — |
| Hardwick | 2,965 | $92,297 | $184,700 | $875 |
| Cabot | 1,579 | $77,031 | $268,500 | $1,243 |
| Woodbury | 659 | $84,545 | $311,200 | — |
| Greensboro | 633 | $91,750 | $392,400 | $1,113 |
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What is the median household income in Walden, VT?
The median household income in Walden is $88,000, 8% higher than the Vermont median of $81,203 (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 $238,900, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
How much is rent in Walden?
The median gross rent in Walden is $900 per month, about 31.3% of household income.
Is Walden, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 8% higher than the Vermont median; home values 25% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.3%. Minuses: an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%.
What is the median age in Walden?
The median age in Walden is 48.8 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in Walden?
The average commute to work in Walden is 26 minutes; 21.4% 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?
26.4% 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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