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Walker
City in Michigan, United States
Overview
Walker is a small city just northwest of Grand Rapids, blending suburban tranquility with convenient access to city amenities. It's known for quiet neighborhoods, parks, and a welcoming local community, making it ideal for families and those seeking a slower pace. The city's proximity to Grand Rapids offers easy access to big-city attractions while maintaining its own unique charm.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Michigan
Population
966
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
43.00°, -85.77°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
83
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
78
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,215
Local Cost
$1,390
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
92
English
100
Temperature
8.6°C
Summer Avg
20.7°C
Winter Avg
-3.8°C
Record High
36.2°C
Record Low
-30.9°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
966 mm
Internet Speed
470 Mbps
Upload
32 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
23
Walk Score
23
Footways
45.0
Airport
GRR
Distance
24 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 73/100.
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