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Walden, NY
Village in Orange County, New York.
Population
6,868
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
3,419
ZIP codes
0
Walden and its ZIP codes
Walden at a glance
- Walden is about 8.1 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- The median household income is $87,487, close to the New York median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $333,500 (21% below New York) and median rent is $1,625 a month.
Local data for Walden, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Walden, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$87,487
Poverty rate
11.1%
Median home value
$333,500
Median rent
$1,625/mo
Homeownership
59.6%
Bachelor's or higher
27.5%
Median age
37.0
Average commute
35.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (858), Irish Americans (737), Puerto Ricans (709).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Orange County. PPP loans are for Walden.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,867
154,905 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,155
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.25B
FY 2026, $5,606 per person
How people get to work
Walden, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.2%
- Carpooled4.4%
- Public transit2.9%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home8.8%
Average one-way commute: 35.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Walden, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
837
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,082
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 16°F
45.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Walden, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.5%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
13.8%
U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
Cities near Walden
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WallkillCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 3.1 |
| MontgomeryVillage | 3.9 mi | 1.4 |
| Orange LakeCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 8.7 |
| MaybrookVillage | 5.1 mi | 1.5 |
| WatchtowerCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.7 |
| Pine BushCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 2.1 |
| GardnertownCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 4.8 |
| PlattekillCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 2.8 |
| GardinerCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 3.9 |
| Beaver Dam LakeCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 2.4 |
| BalmvilleCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 2.1 |
| WashingtonvilleVillage | 9.1 mi | 2.5 |
| NewburghCity | 9.3 mi | 3.8 |
| Vails GateCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 1 |
| Salisbury MillsCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 0.5 |
| New WindsorCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Walden, NY in?
- Walden is in Orange County, New York.
- What is the population of Walden, NY?
- About 6,868 people live in Walden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Walden?
- Nearby places include Wallkill (3.6 mi), Montgomery (3.9 mi), Orange Lake (4.5 mi), Maybrook (5.1 mi), Watchtower (6.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023