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Walkersville, MD

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 43
Population6,352
Foreign Born1.1%
Population Density1,334people per mi²
Median Age43.1 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
ChangingSince 2010, this city has seen significant changes in racial and ethnic composition in a short time.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

134/100

34% above national average

B+

The Real Cost of Living in Walkersville, Maryland

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $22k$42k
Comfortable $86k$126k
Luxury $161k+$250k+
Elite (Top 5%) $190k+$294k+
Affordability Ratio

109%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean92%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
38
Positive
23
Poor
1
Negative
5

Groceries

7 within 10 miles

0.8mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

0.8mi

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

5.2mi

Airport

IAD — Washington Dulles International

37.6mi

Post Office

USPS — Walkersville, MD

0.4mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

1 private club within 10 miles.

Golf7Nearest 3.2 mi
Camping20Nearest 7.3 mi
Marina0 
Winery4Nearest 5.6 mi
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range1Nearest 9.8 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
B
Good

An upper-middle-class area. Household wealth, education levels, and homeownership run ahead of national benchmarks.

Median HHI
$137k-0.7%
83% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$1.8M
176% above US avg
College Educated
44.7%
28% above US avg
WFH
16.0%
12% above US avg
Homeownership
86.8%
33% above US avg
Median Home
$442k
57% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
C-
Elevated

Higher crime rates than 57% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
21.7
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
+74.4%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+42.7%
Homicide*
0.05 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Robbery*
0.84 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Aggravated Assault*
2.34 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg

Property Crime

5yr+106.0%
Burglary*
1.64 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Larceny-Theft*
13.30 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft*
3.15 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025* = State-level data substituted where local agency has not published figures

Political Climate

Cook PVI: D+3Tilts Liberal

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Walkersville, Maryland
Dem Rep
40%50%60%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B-
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
D+
Poor11.3% of income
Property Rights
D
WeakIJ Grade D
Firearm Rights
F
PoorFPC Grade F
Homeschooling
A-
GoodLow regulation

Energy independence: Importer (8% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
F
ProhibitedIllegal
Gambling Laws
A
Broadly OpenCasinos · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A+
Fully LegalRecreational

Homesteading

Growing Season204 days274 frost-free
Annual Rainfall54.3"
Elevation295 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
C-
Exposed

Meaningful friction. Expect exposure to either population pressure, blast zones, or natural disaster risk. Consider buying a retreat property.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor196 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,334/sq mi
Fallout Danger
C+
Weak24 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
D
PoorInland Flooding, Tornado, Heat Wave, Hurricane, Strong Wind
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 255 mi · coast 131 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$49.9M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityBaltimore586k people are 42 mi away
Nearest Major AirportIAD38 mi away
Distance to State Capital58 miAnnapolis, MD
Nearest Prison20 mi2 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-22T02:42:05.000Z

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