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Walton Park, NY


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Walton Park, New York

Walton Park is home to some 2,330 residents.

The People and Families of Walton Park

In Walton Park, about 69% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Walton Park are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that the town tends toward large families and full houses.

The people of Walton Park are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Walton Park had a median family income of $81,139. The large segment of the population in Walton Park with spending money keeps the town vital. Fewer people in the town are poor than in most places in New York. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Walton Park.

Walton Park Housing

According to the 2000 census, 90% of the housing in Walton Park was owner-occupied. The town presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations. On average, homes in Walton Park have gone up relatively recently.

Commuting

In Walton Park, 86% of commuters drive to work. If you like the choice of taking public transportation instead of driving, take a look at the town.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyWalton Park People in Middle Class or Better
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyWalton Park Public Transportation Use
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyWalton Park Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyWalton Park Low Rate of Poverty
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Walton Park College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Walton Park Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Walton Park, NY

Comparing Walton Park 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
Well-Paid Single Men96
Male Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women84
Racial Diversity86
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Age of the Population54
Female Share of the Population22
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size109

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income108
People Above Poverty109
College Educated Adults107

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Working at Home76
Walking and Biking to Work11
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built69
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
Affordability of Rents14
People Living Alone11
Affordability of Property Taxes13
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