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About Walden
Village in New York, USWalden is the largest of three villages of the town of Montgomery in Orange County, New York, United States. The population was 6,818 at the 2020 census. It has the ZIP Code 12586 and the 778 telephone exchange within the 845 area code. Walden is part of the Kiryas Joel–Poughkeepsie–Newburgh metropolitan area as well as the larger New York metropolitan area. The precursor to the village began in the early 18th century as a mill town along the Wallkill River. One miller, Jacob Walden, was so successful the village that incorporated in the mid-19th century took its name from him. Later, it would be the village's three knife manufacturers that brought it growth and prosperity. They are gone to…
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Housing in Walden
The typical Walden home is worth about $421,000, up 2.6% in a year, 20% below the New York typical home.
A strong seller's market
Safety in Walden
Not graded
A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Walden's police department reported only 2023 and 2025, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.
Work & commute in Walden
Full picture →Most working residents leave Walden for work: only 6% work in town. The top destinations are Montgomery (19%), New York (13%) and Wallkill (7%). Half commute less than 15 miles.
Health in Walden
Health Grade B
Healthier than 56% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
Compared with New York
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 22 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Walden
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 51% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Walden
Full climate →Walden has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 18°, and about 44 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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