Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
15%
Walden
Walden, NY Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,484
Population
7,087
Renter Mix
36% Rent
Rich history and tranquil surroundings define this charming riverside village
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Suburb
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Nature
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Outdoors
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River
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Affordable
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Quaint
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Walden is one of three villages that make up the town of Montgomery, located about twenty miles southwest of Poughkeepsie on the banks of the Wallkill River. The village is a shining example of Upstate New York small-town life: Main Street is lined with historic buildings housing locally-owned storefront shops and restaurants, the surrounding neighborhoods are filled with charming homes, and you’ll often see folks playing softball at Bradley Park or taking a leisurely stroll through Walden Community Park when the weather is nice.
Outdoorsy types will love the close proximity to large nature preserves like Stewart State Forest, which provide excellent opportunities for hiking and camping. Thanks to the affordable rental market and easy access to Poughkeepsie, Walden has become a popular option for commuters.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$70,441
Average: $76,788
Education
1,301
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,353
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Walden has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
36%
Non-Renters
64%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Walden, NY is $1,484 for one bedroom, and $1,645 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Walden has increased by 2.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,484/month
683 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Walden, NY is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
447 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Stewart State Forest
- Winding Hills Park Nature Center
- Shawangunk Grasslands National Wildlife Refuge
- Highland Lakes State Park
- Phillies Bridge Farm Project
Airports
- New York Stewart International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.