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Walker, MN vs Brainerd, MN

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- The median age of a home in Walker is 31.0% younger than the median age of a home in Brainerd.
 Walker, MNBrainerd, MNUnited States
 Median Home Age42  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$266,900$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months20.4%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock63.7%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.87.2%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$8.1$11.0
 Homes Owned37.4%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock7.1%11.2%
 Homes Rented34.0%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Walker, MNBrainerd, MNUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,230$1,840
 Studio Apartment$530  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$740$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$800  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,250$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,070  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Walker, MNBrainerd, MNUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.5%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.5%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock2.4%3.6%
 Vacant Other12.0%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Walker, MNBrainerd, MNUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock5.4%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9991.3%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock2.3%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9999.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock8.3%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99916.3%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock20.7%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99926.6%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock3.6%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9992.6%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock1.9%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9991.3%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Walker, MNBrainerd, MNUnited States
 2015 and Newer2.6%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock10.1%13.6%
 2000 to 200918.0%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock11.1%13.6%
 1980 to 198912.4%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock12.2%14.8%
 1960 to 196913.8%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock14.7%10.0%
 1940 to 19493.7%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock22.8%12.2%
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Reviews for Walker    3 Reviews
john · Laporte, MN
Walker, a great place to live most of the year.
Over 6 years ago

I've had a lake house nearby for nearly 20 years. It's a quiet, nice place to live for much of the year when full seasons are available. Lush greenery and moderate  More

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Paul · Vancouver, WA
Overall
Over 8 years ago

Small tourist town on beautiful Leech Lake. Town has numerous small gift shops of many varieties. World class bike trails. Come to fish, bike or shop. Great place to  More

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Bob · Walker, MN
Out door Wonder Land
Over 19 years ago

Small town Great People Shop only 30 min. away... Fishing Boating Snowmobiling Hunting Sking snow or water sail boats , deep vast water....Low cost of living.. House  More

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Reviews for Brainerd    5 Reviews
Cathy · Minneapolis, MN
If you vacation near Brainerd mn you probably want
Over 10 years ago

Research, research, research! Personal reviews don't give you the "whole" story! Whether the opinions are "glowing" or scathing do not base your opinion on them! Some  More

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Karen · Fort Ripley, MN
Can't wait to move out of here
Over 14 years ago

No comment since you  More

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Karen · Fort Ripley, MN
No work
Over 14 years ago

Small town. Everyone knows everyone else's business. No work. Located in Crow Wing County and has highest unemployment rate in the state. Poor healthcare. Essentia  More

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