Walton is a small town of 474 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $46,287
.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Walton stands out for an affordable cost of living.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Walton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Walton city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 92.0
Walton's overall cost of living index is 92.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Walton costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Walton, NE
National Avg
Median Home Value
$498,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
91.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$46,287
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Walton's violent crime rate is 329.4 per 100,000 residents
— 13% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
329.4 /100k
Property Crime
2332.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Walton, NE
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
20.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
78.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Walton sees average highs of 34.4°F in January
and 87.1°F in July,
with 31.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 26.0 inches of snow per year.
Walton's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Walton roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $498,000 and median rent is N/A/month.
Walton's violent crime rate is 329.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2332.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Walton, NE has a population of 474, a median household income of $46,287, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Walton averages 34.4°F in January and 87.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.6 inches
with about 26.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Walton, NE is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 68520, 68461.
The population of Walton, Nebraska is 474 with a median age of 61.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Walton: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $498,000, median household income $46,287, crime index 96 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Walton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.