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Walden, TN
Town in Hamilton County, Tennessee.
Population
1,845
Land area
3.5sq mi
People per sq mi
522
ZIP codes
0
Walden and its ZIP codes
Walden at a glance
- Walden is about 3 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- The median household income is $124,493, 79% above the Tennessee median of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $679,900 (about 2.4 times the Tennessee figure) and median rent is $1,537 a month.
Local data for Walden, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Walden, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$124,493
Poverty rate
3.1%
Median home value
$679,900
Median rent
$1,537/mo
Homeownership
81.8%
Bachelor's or higher
64.9%
Median age
43.8
Average commute
25.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (298), German Americans (227), Italian Americans (152).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hamilton County. PPP loans are for Walden.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$69,253
219,580 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,042
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$6.9B
FY 2026, $18,713 per person
How people get to work
Walden, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.1%
- Carpooled4.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home17.4%
Average one-way commute: 25.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Walden, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
723
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,269
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 28°F
63.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Walden, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.0%
U.S. 33.3% -4.3 pts
Diabetes
10.1%
U.S. 12.1% -2.0 pts
Smoking
10.3%
U.S. 12.8% -2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.2%
U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts
Cities near Walden
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Signal MountainTown | 1.7 mi | 8.4 |
| FairmountCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 4.2 |
| Red BankCity | 3.4 mi | 6.6 |
| Lone OakCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 6.5 |
| Falling WaterCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 5 |
| Middle ValleyCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 9.8 |
| ChattanoogaCity | 8.1 mi | 142.4 |
| Mowbray MountainCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 20.2 |
| RidgesideCity | 9.5 mi | 0.2 |
| Powells CrossroadsTown | 10 mi | 4.9 |
| HarrisonCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 6.7 |
| LakesiteCity | 10 mi | 1.7 |
| Soddy-DaisyCity | 11 mi | 23.2 |
| Lookout MountainTown | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| East RidgeCity | 12 mi | 8.3 |
| WhitwellCity | 12 mi | 3.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Walden, TN in?
- Walden is in Hamilton County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Walden, TN?
- About 1,845 people live in Walden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Walden?
- Nearby places include Signal Mountain (1.7 mi), Fairmount (2.2 mi), Red Bank (3.4 mi), Lone Oak (4.1 mi), Falling Water (4.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023