Katie Toups
Blue Heron Realty
(985) 602-5296
250 Total Sales
12 in Walker
$198K - $370K Price Range
Walker
Rural Neighborhood in Louisiana
Livingston Parish 70443, 70744, 70785
Pleasant days and starry nights await you in Walker, Louisiana. It’s one of only two cities in Livingston Parish and was founded in the 1820s. Originally called Milton Old Field, the town’s name was changed to Walker in 1890. Located in the pine woods near the twisting Amite River and some 20 miles east of Baton Rouge, Walker has a small urban core. But it stretches far beyond that to embrace open, rural land. There’s so little light pollution on the outskirts of town that a national observatory makes its home there, as it scans the skies, catching glimpses of what lies beyond the Milky Way.
Living in Walker provides residents with the best of country and city lifestyles. There’s plenty of open space to build your own dream home, and lots range from a few thousand dollars to several hundreds of thousands depending on how much land you’d like. Along with custom-built residences, you’ll find both traditional and a surprising amount of more contemporary housing. There are also manufactured homes, cottages, Acadians, farmhouses and ranch-style dwellings throughout the area. Prices range from $185,000 for a three-bedroom, two-bath ranch-style residence to $700,000 for a five-bedroom, four-bath traditionally designed newly built construction.
Students in the area have their choice of schools in Walker itself or throughout the parish as a whole. Walker Elementary educates children while empowering them. The school is growing quickly with new classes being added for prekindergarten, second, third and fifth grades. Walker Junior High participates in the State Library of Louisiana’s Young Reader’s Choice Awards and helps make the journey to high school easier. Walker High was founded in 1921 and focuses on career and college preparation while remaining one of the top 35 best schools in the state for athletes according to Niche. It also has a visual arts department teaching ceramics, game animation and art history courses.
In the more urban part of Walker, those craving the outdoors can venture to Sidney Hutchinson Park. The green space is centrally located and surrounded by a 1.2-mile walking trail that takes you around the perimeter of the park. The path is dog-friendly and has a few spots where your furry companion can run off-leash. The space also has a large lagoon stocked with fish like rainbow trout. You can cast your line from the footbridge spanning the waterway while watching ducks and geese enjoy themselves in and around the pond. In addition, the park has baseball diamonds for summertime games and Challenger Field for players with disabilities.
One of the most unique features of the Walker area is the LIGO Livingston Observatory. One of four sites working in conjunction to detect gravitational waves in space, the station’s sister site is located over 3,000 kilometers away in Hanford, Washington. Gravitational waves can signal the birth or death of a star as well as when stars collide. The public can learn more about what these waves mean on the first Saturday of every month when the observatory opens to the community by appointment. There are over 50 interactive exhibits in the Science Education Center for young and old to explore in this remote area of Livingston Parish.
Walker welcomes residents home each day with a laid-back attitude, everyday essentials and star-filled skies.
Written By
K.T. Phillips
Photography Contributed By
Greg Riegler
Video By
Samantha Houtchens
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Katie Toups
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BRENT DRUDE
BRENT DRUDE
CBTEC HAMMOND
(985) 401-5508
306 Total Sales
4 in Walker
$50K - $175K Price Range
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Beau Toups
Beau Toups
CENTURY 21 Action Realty Inc
(985) 333-8030
55 Total Sales
1 in Walker
$200,000 Price
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Lynn Sibley
Lynn Sibley
Responds QuicklyClyde Palmer Real Estate, LLC
(225) 666-0531
110 Total Sales
50 in Walker
$15K - $1.2M Price Range
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Tynisha George
Tynisha George
Fathom Realty LA, LLC
(985) 317-1964
93 Total Sales
1 in Walker
$264,900 Price
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Hayden Bell
Hayden Bell
Responds QuicklyKaizen Home Sales and Services, LLC
(225) 304-4090
36 Total Sales
13 in Walker
$45K - $375K Price Range
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Johnny Sartwell Memorial Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Parking Lot
South Park
Greenwell Springs Park
Sidney Hutchinson Park
Colyell Community Park
- Baseball/Softball
Kidz Korner Playland
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Walker | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Walker, LA sell after 85 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Walker, LA over the last 12 months is $253,390, up 1% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$240,000
Median Single Family Price
$244,700
Median Townhouse Price
$175,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$151
Number of Homes for Sale
105
Last 12 months Home Sales
868
Months of Supply
1.50
Median List Price
$249,900
Median Discount From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-1%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
4,140
Median Year Built
2017
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,755
Below the national average
1,936
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,416
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,088
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,454
Open Houses
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Sunday, May 42 - 4pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,223 - $2,500 per month
- Creekside Crossing Apartments
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 765+ Sq Ft
- 30100 Walker Rd N
- Walker, LA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
29,555
Median Age
38
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
26.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$75,401
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$92,872
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
84.1%
College Graduates
16.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.7%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
63''
Average Winter Low Temperature
39°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
25
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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