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Walford, IA


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Walford, Iowa

Walford, Iowa, in Benton county, is 13 miles SW of Cedar Rapids, Iowa (center to center) and 215 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The city has a population of 1,224.

The People and Families of Walford

In Walford, about 81% of adults are married. Walford is considered a city for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the city. One thing visitors notice about Walford is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Interestingly, the city is known for having more men than similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Walford had a median family income of $70,000. Walford is regarded in the state as a city where many of the people are well-off. The city has a large middle class. Walford finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. To its credit, the people in the city value education and a large proportion are college graduates.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Walford Housing

About 89% of housing units in Walford are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction. People in Walford pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Walford, 96% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in the city. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.

High Points

Walford strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyWalford Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyWalford Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyWalford People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Walford College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Walford, IA

Comparing Walford to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men31
Female Share of the Population22
Racial Diversity23
Age of the Population11
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults910

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times74
Working at Home54
Walking and Biking to Work32
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Rents42
Affordability of Property Taxes21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals21
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
People Living Alone11
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