About Walker County

Walker is a county in the Houston Metropolitan area. It has a population of 81,268 and a population density of 92, which is 2% below the national average. It has a median age of 37, which is 3 years above the Houston Metro median age and 2 years below the national average.


Walker County has a median home value of $264,122, which is 14% below the Metro average.The average rent of $1,046 is 38% below the metro average rent and 50% below the national average rent The average household income in Walker County is $55,134 , which is 31% below the Metro average household income and 29% below the national average of household income.

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$264,122Median Home Value
$308,050 Houston Metro Area
$1,046Median Rent
$1,675 Houston Metro Area

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Walker County's population is made up of 36% married, 46% single, 13% divorced and 5% widowed. Millennials make up the largest percentage of the population at 35%, while Baby Boomers have the second largest segment at 30%. Homeowners make up 59% of the population in Walker County.

81,268Population
7,510,252 Houston Metro Area
92Population Density
  • 58% Male
  • 42% Female
37 Median Age
34 Houston Metro Area
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The Per Capita income in Walker County is $25,112. The Median Household Income is $55,134

$25,112Income Per Capita
$40,909 Houston Metro Area
$55,134Median Household Income
$79,463 Houston Metro Area
22% Poverty Rate
14% Houston Metro Area
12% Unemployment Rate
5% Houston Metro Area
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Amenities in Walker County
Trader Joe’s
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
Distance from Downtown 0.5 Miles
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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$264,122Median Home Value
$308,050 Houston Metro Area
$1,046Median Rent
$1,675 Houston Metro Area
2Average Household Size
3 Houston Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
41%
Home Owners
59%
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Cost of Living
120
Metro Area
National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average
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Housing
195
San Fransisco Metro Area
130
Goods and Services
111
San Fransisco Metro Area
Today’s Weather
66°F
Mostly Clear
Weather Highlights
Summers:July high temperature is around 80°F
Winters:January low temperature is around 41°F
Rains:Gets Average 17 Inches of rains every year
Snow:Palo Alto doesn’t get snow

Huntsville crime index is 103 which is higher than the national average.

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Crime Index
100
National Crime Index

Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.

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