What are the schools like in Walker, CA?

School district data for Walker is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Walker?

The median household income in Walker, CA is $55,149 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Walker, CA?

Walker has an average high temperature of 47.3°F in January and 91.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 18.3 inches.

Walker, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Walker, CA?

Walker has a violent crime rate of 595.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1225.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Walker, CA a Good Place to Live?

Walker is a small town of 499 in California, with a median household income of $55,149 .

Strengths: Walker's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Walker is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Walker city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Walker metro area.

Metric	Walker, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$444,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	84.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$55,149	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Walker's violent crime rate is 595.4 per 100,000 residents — 57% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

595.4 /100k

Property Crime

1225.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Walker, CA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	24.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Walker sees average highs of 47.3°F in January and 91.5°F in July, with 24.9 inches of annual precipitation and 18.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Walker, CA
Average High — January	47.3°F
Average High — July	91.5°F
Annual Precipitation	24.9"
Annual Snowfall	18.3"

Demographics

Metric	Walker, CA	National Avg
Population	499	—
Median Age	66.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	37.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%	22.2%
65 and over	51.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Walker vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Walker, CA affordable or expensive?

Walker has a median home value of $444,400 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $55,149.

What is the crime rate in Walker, CA?

Walker's violent crime rate is 595.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1225.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Walker?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Walker, CA a good place to live?

Walker, CA has a population of 499, a median household income of $55,149, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Walker?

Walker averages 47.3°F in January and 91.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 24.9 inches with about 18.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Walker?

The population of Walker, California is 499 with a median age of 66.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Walker?

Key numbers for living in Walker: median home $444,400, median household income $55,149, crime index 117 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Walker side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.