Walker, Michigan

Small Michigan city with local appeal

Midwest Grand Rapids-Kentwood, MI Metro

WhereAtHome Score

70.9

C-

out of 100

Overview

Walker is a Michigan city with a population of approximately 25,289, part of the Grand Rapids-Kentwood, MI metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $363,095. Median household income is $72,020.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 25,289 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $363,095 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $72,020 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 19.6 minutes
  • Part of the Grand Rapids-Kentwood, MI metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

25,289

Source: Census ACS

$363,095

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$72,020

Source: Census ACS

19.6 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

22

Source: Walk Score

100 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Kent County (county-level results)

52%
46%
Democrat 192,668
Republican 172,720
Leans D+5.4

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 56.6/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 54.6/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 74/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 50/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 22/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 49.1/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 70.9

Location

Walker, MI (43.0056, -85.7742)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.