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Walker Valley, NY


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Walker Valley, New York

Walker Valley, New York, in Ulster county, is 49 miles N of Wayne, New Jersey (center to center) and 63 miles N of Newark, New Jersey. The town has a population of 758.

The People and Families of Walker Valley

In Walker Valley, about 61% of adults are married. Large households are normal in Walker Valley. Be careful driving in the town, since the town is home to many young children.

You'll notice more men than women in Walker Valley compared to most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Walker Valley had a median family income of $56,250.

Walker Valley Housing

Owners occupy 87% of the housing units in Walker Valley. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use.

Commuting

In Walker Valley, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyWalker Valley Public Transportation Use
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Walker Valley Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Walker Valley, NY

Comparing Walker Valley to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Well-Paid Single Men95
Racial Diversity75
Age of the Population43
Senior Citizens21
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size98
Portion of People Married87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income96
People Above Poverty86
People in Middle Class or Better85
College Educated Adults73

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use107
Walking and Biking to Work54
Working at Home54
Short Commute Times13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Housing Recently Built58
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
People Living Alone12
Affordability of Rents14
Affordability of Property Taxes15
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