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Walker, Michigan

Introduction to Walker, Michigan

Walker, Michigan, in Kent county, is 5 miles NW of Grand Rapids, Michigan and 108 miles E of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city is located in the Grand Rapids - Muskegon - Holland metropolitan area. Walker has a population of 21,842.

Walker History

Although the Township in the area officially began in late 1837, there are reports of eight families inhabiting the Township land before this time. The credit for the first white settlers in Walker region has been given to Samuel and Lydia White, who came to Kent County from Canada. After the community grew and industrialization in the area took place, the people requested incorporation. The city of Walker was finally incorporated on November 8, 1962.

Walker and nearby Attractions

  • Gerald Ford Museum
  • Public Museum of Grand Rapids
  • John Ball Zoological Garden
  • Van Andel Museum Center
  • Mines Golf Course
  • Ah-Nab-Awen Park

Things To Do In Walker

The city has many open spaces and playgrounds where you can enjoy sports like soccer and softball. You can also relax in the city's parks, which organize a variety of programs for the city's people. There are also many restaurants in the city.

Walker Transportation

Air transportation is available from the Gerald R. Ford International Airport.

Walker Higher Education

The universities situated close to the city are Grand Valley State University and the University of Phoenix.

High Points

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

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Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 18%Walker Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Walker, MI

Comparing Walker to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Men89
Well-Paid Single Women88
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Racial Diversity48
Senior Citizens33
Female Share of the Population32
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married56
Average Household Size56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income79
People in Middle Class or Better78
People Above Poverty78
College Educated Adults68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Public Transportation Use68
Walking and Biking to Work56
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Housing Recently Built910
People Living Alone76
Affordability of Rents63
Affordability of Property Taxes65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime54
Low Property Crime43

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