The Town FilesWalkertown, North Carolina
Town in Forsyth County · population 5,692 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $236,900
- Household income
- $82,615
- Jan low / Jul high
- 31° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 6 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 38.2
Walkertown is a town of 5,692 people in Forsyth County, North Carolina. The median home is worth $236,900, close to the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). It ranks more walkable than 79% of North Carolina towns.
How Walkertown ranks
Percentile among North Carolina towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of North Carolina towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Walkertown is worth $236,900, close to the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $82,615, which is more affordable than 82% of North Carolina towns. Median rent is $1,379 a month. 74.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Walkertown | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $236,900 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $1,379 | $969 |
| Median household income | $82,615 | $60,458 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 74.0% | 69.5% |
| Median year built | 1995 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.9% | — |
Who lives in Walkertown
| People | Walkertown | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.2 | 41.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.3% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 22.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.3% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.8% | 14.3% |
| Veterans | 7.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.5% | — |
| Work from home | 11.9% | 9.8% |
| Average commute | 23.8 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.9% | 89.5% |
Weather in Walkertown
July highs average 88.0°F and January lows 30.7°F. About 43.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 6.0 inches of snow (typical North Carolina town: 2.2 in). Expect about 33 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 64 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Walkertown since 1950, compared with 13 for the typical North Carolina town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 5, 1989 about 0.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 7, 2005.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 36 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on April 14, 1984.
Severe weather in Forsyth County since 1996
Forsyth County has been included in 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3637: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 28, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4827: Tropical Storm Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3617: Hurricane Helene |
| August 6, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3608: Tropical Storm Debby |
| October 1, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3586: Hurricane Ian |
Jobs and pay in Forsyth County
Forsyth County had 192,587 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $66,257 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Walkertown itself the ACS puts it at 2.5%.
Public schools in Walkertown
8 public schools with 4,500 students, about 14.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mineral Springs Middle | 6-8 | 695 | 15.8 |
| Carver High | 9-12 | 694 | 13.6 |
| Walkertown High | 9-12 | 664 | 15.4 |
| Walkertown Elementary | PK-5 | 662 | 13.5 |
| Walkertown Middle | 6-8 | 623 | 16.0 |
| Mineral Springs Elementary | PK-5 | 533 | 12.4 |
| Ibraham Elementary | PK-5 | 345 | 13.3 |
| Appalachian Academy at Middle Fork | K-5 | 284 | 18.9 |
Towns near Walkertown
- Kernersville, NC5.7 mi · 26,449 people · home $290,700
- Winston-Salem, NC6.1 mi · 249,545 people · home $233,800
- Rural Hall, NC8.8 mi · 3,351 people · home $189,600
- Wallburg, NC9.4 mi · 3,051 people · home $343,700
- Oak Ridge, NC10.0 mi · 7,474 people · home $529,300
- Tobaccoville, NC11.8 mi · 2,578 people · home $234,200
- Stokesdale, NC12.0 mi · 5,924 people · home $379,100
- Midway, NC12.4 mi · 4,742 people · home $274,100
Walkertown questions
Is Walkertown, North Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Walkertown scores better for retirees than 19% of North Carolina towns and quieter than 43%. 18.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.2).
How much does a house cost in Walkertown?
The median owner-occupied home in Walkertown is valued at $236,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $82,615, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $1,379 a month.
What is the weather like in Walkertown?
July highs average 88.0°F and January lows 30.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.2 inches of precipitation a year and 6.0 inches of snow.
Does Walkertown get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Walkertown since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 5, 1989. The typical North Carolina town has had 13.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)