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Is Walker, LA expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 11 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$81554% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$87,042about $7,254/month · same as U.S. average
🔑 House price$227,80032% lower than U.S. average

Rent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $32,600 a year. That is $16 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Louisiana cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Louisiana. It is number 10 of 102 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Walker
$815
Inniswold
$2,282
Franklin
$649
Lacombe
$932
Red Chute
$2,408
Ville Platte
$690
Oakdale
$919

How much do households earn in Walker?

Under $25k
16.7%
$25k–50k
16.9%
$50k–100k
37.0%
$100k–150k
20.2%
$150k+
3.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 23.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Walker

SizeWalkerU.S. average
1 bedroom$500$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,158$1,509
3 bedrooms$899$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,714$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Walker overall?

Everyday prices in Louisiana overall are 12% below the U.S. average (index 88.2, U.S. = 100).

Housing
63
Goods (food, clothes…)
94
Utilities
71
Other services
96
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Walker, so the Louisiana figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Walker

🏛️ Property tax$859a year · 0.38% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$180a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Walker

Commute to work25.7 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree17.3%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home70.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line12.5%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment6.8%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Walker?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $766 a month less.

Renting
$815
Owning
$1,581

Owning assumes a typical $227,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $22,780 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Walker, LA?

Renting in Walker costs a median of about $815 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Louisiana median is $1,165.

How much do I need to make to live in Walker?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $32,600 a year, or $16 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Walker cheap or expensive?

Walker is rated Cheap: rent takes 11.2% of the typical household income of $87,042. It ranks 10th cheapest of 102 Louisiana cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Walker?

The median homeowner in Walker pays $859 a year in property taxes, about 0.38% of the median home value.

Is Walker more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Louisiana are 12% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Walker?

The median home value in Walker is $227,800, about 2.6 times the typical yearly household income.

6,390 people live in Walker. Numbers are typical (middle) values.