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Walker, Michigan

       
Total population 23,556 Average January/July temperatures 13.0° / 65.9°
Median home price $ 139,000 Annual Precipitation 30.65 in. /yr.
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Walker, Michigan

"From Solid Roots - Strong Branches" is the motto of this northern suburb of Grand Rapids.

Climate
Walker's location suggests plenty of snow during the winter months.
Cultural Attractions
The city is a short drive to Grand Rapids, which offers theaters, museums, and several sports venues.
Economy
Small businesses fuel Walker's economy, including automotive parts and furniture manufacturing, lumber yards, plaster mines, and sand mining.
Geography
Walker is a few towns inland from Lake Michigan, sitting northwest of Grand Rapids, and bound by the Grand River.
Recreation
Walker boasts seven parks.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 22.71 ° / 3.22 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 79.32 ° / 52.5 °
Precipitation (?) 30.65 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 21 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 91
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 78
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 139,000
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $44931.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $45511
Maximum state income tax (?) N/A
State sales tax (?) 6 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) .330 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 32
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 58
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 0
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 90
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 1
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 16
Number of libraries within the county (?) 34
Number of museums within the county (?) 17
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 7
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 23,556
Population density (?) 928 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 53.2% growth
Population over 55 (?) 4,740 people
Education (?) 30 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 35
Number of clinics within the county (?) 32
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 41
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