Median Age
34 Years
Largest Age Group
5-14 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
31%
Over 65
12%
Walton, KY Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,244
Population
6,491
Renter Mix
32% Rent
Idyllic countryside living with the region’s most vibrant cities at arm’s reach
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Walton, Kentucky sits right in the heart of Boone County, close enough to Cincinnati to catch a Reds game but far enough to feel like a world apart. The city carries a small-town pace that larger metros rarely deliver, with a strong sense of community woven into everyday life. Its position along the I-75 corridor makes it a practical base for commuters who work in the Greater Cincinnati area or in nearby Florence and Erlanger, two economic hubs that anchor Northern Kentucky's growing job market.
Around town, the housing mix reflects steady, deliberate growth. Renters can choose from single-family style rentals, townhomes, and well-kept apartment communities that tend to offer more square footage than what you'd typically find closer to the city center. The neighborhoods are spread out and accessible, giving residents breathing room without a long drive to everyday essentials.
Walton is roughly five miles from Boone County Cliffs, a designated state nature preserve that protects some of the rarest plant life in Kentucky. Gateway Community and Technical College serves the broader region, making Walton part of an area invested in education and workforce development.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$75,205
Average: $89,676
Education
1,150
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,367
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Walton has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
32%
Non-Renters
68%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
13%
Other Education
87%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Walton, KY is $1,084 for a studio, $1,244 for one bedroom, $1,374 for two bedrooms, and $1,921 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Walton has increased by 1.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,244/month
796 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Walton, KY is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
426 Students
Steeplechase Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
603 Students
Public
Grades K-8
426 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
525 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Big Bone Lick State Park
- Boone County Arboretum
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky 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 June 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.