Walkersville is a somewhat small town located in the state of Maryland. With a population of 6,610 people and two associated neighborhoods, Walkersville is the 109th largest community in Maryland.
Housing costs in Walkersville are among some of the highest in the nation, although real estate prices here don't compare to real estate prices in the most expensive communities in Maryland.
Also of interest is that Walkersville has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.
A relatively large number of people in Walkersville telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 15.97% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
Walkersville is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Walkersville’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
One downside of living in Walkersville is that it can take a long time to commute to work. In Walkersville, the average commute to work is 34.67 minutes, which is quite a bit higher than the national average.
Walkersville is one of the most well-educated cities in the nation. 44.75% of adults in Walkersville have at least a bachelor's degree. Compare that to the average community in America, which has just 21.84% with a bachelor's degree or higher.
The per capita income in Walkersville in 2022 was $57,556, which is upper middle income relative to Maryland, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $230,224 for a family of four.
Walkersville is a very ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Walkersville home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Walkersville residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Walkersville include Irish, German, English, Italian, and Polish.
The most common language spoken in Walkersville is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Langs. of India.