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Walker, LA

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Population
6,476
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
44 ft
Median Home Value
$227,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,028/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$80,707
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Walker

Walker is a welcoming city in Livingston Parish, located about twenty miles east of downtown Baton Rouge. Sitting along Interstate 12 and Highway 190, it offers a relaxed, small-town pace while keeping commutes into the capital straightforward. With a population of around 6,400, Walker has grown steadily over the years, attracting residents who want a quiet suburban setting within easy reach of neighboring Denham Springs and Hammond.

Walker, Louisiana from Interstate 12

Families are served by the well-regarded Livingston Parish school system, and the community provides plenty of room to spread out. Sidney Hutchinson Park serves as a central gathering spot for youth sports, walking trails, and annual festivals. Between quiet subdivisions, everyday conveniences along Florida Boulevard, and scenic spots near the Amite River, Walker offers a comfortable home base in east-central Louisiana.

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Low Property TaxA+97.0ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA95.4ratingNearby Inpatient HospitalsA95.1rating

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