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Walker Valley, NY
Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York.
Population
1,301
Land area
3.2sq mi
People per sq mi
402
ZIP codes
0
Walker Valley and its ZIP codes
Walker Valley at a glance
- The median household income is $119,625, 39% above the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $331,700 (22% below New York) and median rent is $2,620 a month.
Local data for Walker Valley, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Walker Valley, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$119,625
Poverty rate
11.0%
Median home value
$331,700
Median rent
$2,620/mo
Homeownership
78.8%
Bachelor's or higher
25.3%
Median age
34.9
Average commute
29.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (225), German Americans (217), Italian Americans (182).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ulster County. PPP loans are for Walker Valley.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,421
60,554 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,090
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.2B
FY 2026, $6,379 per person
How people get to work
Walker Valley, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.7%
- Carpooled7.1%
- Public transit1.8%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other7.1%
- Worked from home9.5%
Average one-way commute: 29.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Walker Valley, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
1,690
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
897
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 17°F
41.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Walker Valley, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.3%
U.S. 33.3% -3.0 pts
Diabetes
9.7%
U.S. 12.1% -2.4 pts
Smoking
11.6%
U.S. 12.8% -1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.8%
U.S. 11.1% -5.3 pts
Cities near Walker Valley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CragsmoorCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 4.4 |
| EllenvilleVillage | 4.5 mi | 8.7 |
| Pine BushCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 2.1 |
| WatchtowerCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 0.7 |
| BloomingburgVillage | 7 mi | 0.7 |
| WurtsboroVillage | 7 mi | 1.2 |
| Wurtsboro HillsCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 1.2 |
| NapanochCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 1.4 |
| Mountain DaleCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 5.8 |
| KerhonksonCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 5.7 |
| MontgomeryVillage | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| ScotchtownCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.8 |
| Rock HillCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 8.6 |
| WallkillCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.1 |
| WaldenVillage | 11 mi | 2 |
| WoodridgeVillage | 11 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Walker Valley, NY in?
- Walker Valley is in Ulster County, New York.
- What is the population of Walker Valley, NY?
- About 1,301 people live in Walker Valley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Walker Valley?
- Nearby places include Cragsmoor (2.2 mi), Ellenville (4.5 mi), Pine Bush (4.6 mi), Watchtower (6 mi), Bloomingburg (7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023