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Walker

#7 in Best Suburbs to Live in Grand Rapids Area
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Grand Rapids, MI
  • 50 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      A-
    4. Nightlife
      A-
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      A-
    8. Weather
      C-
    9. Cost of Living
      A-
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      A-
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    Walker is a suburb of Grand Rapids with a population of 24,618. Walker is in Kent County and is one of the best places to live in Michigan. Living in Walker offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Walker there are a lot of bars and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Walker and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Walker are highly rated.
    About Walker...
    Population
    24,618

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $157,900
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $759
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      39%
    • Own
      61%
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    Walker Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      88
      282.7
    • Murder
      4
      6.1
    • Rape
      112
      40.7
    • Robbery
      48
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      183.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,795.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      108
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      13%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      9%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      23%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      34%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      28%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      6%
      13%

    Working in Walker

    Jobs
    A-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $55,781
    National
    $55,322
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    Walker Reviews

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    Walker resides within Grand Rapids. There are countless local family businesses that bring a sense of home to our town. I can honestly say I love it. I have lived in Walker, Michigan all 17 years of my life and have had a lot of exposure to all parts of the Walker suburb. Walker is a safe town, we have an appropriate amount of police patrol so it is extremely safe. There are vast amounts of nearby restaurants, convenience stores, specialty stores, hair dressers, practically everything you could need in a small town. Extremely nearby Grand Rapids, anything you can't find in Walker, you will find in the bigger city. I would highly recommend coming to live in Walker if you have a family or are coming alone.
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    In Walker, the community is somewhat boring, not much happens, life simply meanders on, something I would like to see changed is this aspect of comradery. Instead of simple and complacent, an atmosphere that attracts others to Walker, Michigan, and act as a beacon to explore Michigan. One thing that I like about Michigan is the multitude of activities that occur, and the weather that is never the same yearround.
    Walker is a very interactive community. There are a lot of great events that go related to seasons and holidays like winterfest. There are several schools in the district that provide transportation and are easily accessible. It is very family friendly with many recreational activities like parks, restaurants and an ice and fitness center plus many housing opportunities. It is also more affordable than most other areas like living in the city.