Walker Township, PA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
4,643 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
77.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$90,625 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
28 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$307,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$546 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$915 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
82.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Centre County
1
State College Metro Area
1
Pennsylvania
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Centre County
1
State College Metro Area
1
Pennsylvania
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 12 25
Feb 3 10 27
Mar 3 8 35
Apr 4 1 47
May 4 0 57
Jun 4 0 66
Jul 4 0 70
Aug 4 0 68
Sep 4 0 61
Oct 3 0 50
Nov 4 2 40
Dec 3 7 29

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 59%
Hillary Clinton 37%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 15, PA State Senate District 25, PA State House District 171, PA
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Schools

Marion-Walker El Sch
<1 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Lock Haven University
16 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Lock Haven Hospital
15 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Mount Nittany Medical Center
15 miles, W • 5 star
Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital
23 miles, S • 4.1 star
Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital
25 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Harrisburg International Airport
69 miles, S • 1.4 star
Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
92 miles, NE • 1 star
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