Walker, Michigan
Among the top 1% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 42% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 24% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 18% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A+, better than 99% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 59% of US places
- top 5% for walkability
- top 5% for airport distance
- bottom 3% for sunny days
Walker is a mid-size city in Michigan with about 25,000 residents. It grades A+ for getting around and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include walkability, airport distance, and commute time. It rates lower on annual snowfall and sunny days.
Official websiteci.walker.mi.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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61%19%clearovercast
Precipitation 3.9 in2.9 in
humid 81%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$72k64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$51kbetter than 31% of US places
Home Value$246k70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 36% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 44% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.00%better than 50% of US places
Income Tax5.30%better than 42% of US places
State 4.30% + Local 1.00%
Sales Tax6.00%better than 86% of US places
Estimated total tax burden10.71%better than 38% of US places
Unemployment3.4%better than 54% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)25°F25th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)72°F26th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation42.7 in53rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall74.9 inbetter than 6% of US places
Sunny Days163 daysbetter than 3% of US places
Summer Humidity61°Fbetter than 68% of US places
Comfortable Days100 daysbetter than 87% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk36.8better than 85% of US places
Air Quality54 AQIbetter than 6% of US places
School Quality64.0better than 59% of US places
Violent Crime1420/100kbetter than 19% of US places
Property Crime2832/100kbetter than 8% of US places
Community
Population25,17594th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age38.036th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2557th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9850th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven25th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)84.9%50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)2.8%70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)5.2%58th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)3.2%86th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.8%60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time20 minbetter than 87% of US places
Walkability13.0/20better than 95% of US places
Airport Distance12 mibetter than 95% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access87.7%better than 55% of US places
Amenities Nearby166.83better than 66% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 46% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Walker an affordable place to live?
- Walker is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $51k, better than 31% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Walker?
- The median home value in Walker is $246k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Walker?
- Median household income in Walker is $72k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Walker?
- Median gross rent in Walker is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Walker safe?
- Walker is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1420/100k (better than 19%). Property crime is 2832/100k.
- What is the weather like in Walker?
- Walker averages 72°F in July and 25°F in January, with 42.7 in of annual precipitation and about 163 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Walker?
- Public-school quality in Walker is about average, scoring better than 59% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Walker?
- The average one-way commute in Walker is 20 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)