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Walkersville, MD


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Walkersville, Maryland

Walkersville, Maryland, in Frederick county, is 5 miles NE of Frederick, Maryland (center to center) and 41 miles W of Baltimore, Maryland. The town is conveniently located inside the Washington metropolitan area. There are an estimated 5,192 people in Walkersville.

The People and Families of Walkersville

In Walkersville, about 65% of adults are married. Many folks in Walkersville are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the town, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Walkersville had a median family income of $69,476. Walkersville has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The town has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Walkersville living below the poverty line.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($925) in Walkersville. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Walkersville Housing

Approximately 84% of housing in Walkersville is owner-occupied. The town contains many homes that have been built in recent years.

Commuting

In Walkersville, 93% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Walkersville Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Walkersville People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Walkersville Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Walkersville, MD

Comparing Walkersville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maryland (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women76
Well-Paid Single Men66
Female Share of the Population65
Age of the Population56
Male Share of the Population56
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Racial Diversity43
Senior Citizens34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty109
People in Middle Class or Better99
Median Family Income99
College Educated Adults77

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home77
Public Transportation Use64
Walking and Biking to Work34
Short Commute Times25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Affordability of Property Taxes44
Affordability of Rents22
People Living Alone11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

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