WaldenNY
A town of 6,868, settled in 1736. Nearly 11.3% of it is conserved land.
What makes Walden stand out
The 3 things Walden does most differently from other towns.
94% of working residents leave Walden for work
Where Walden’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Walden’s report card
Now in Walden
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Weather
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All →- State Police arrest Walden Man on multiple felony charges following pursuitNew York State Police (.gov) · Sep 15
- Ralph Taeger got into the act in S. Richmond HillQueens Chronicle · Aug 6
- WRRV Back to School Supply Drive Supports Hudson Valley Studentswrrv.com · Jul 31
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Walden. Another town gets a different order.
11.3% of Walden is conserved land
2.1 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. James W. Olley Park | 1.3 mi | 87 |
| 2. Bradley Park | — | 20 |
| 3. Wooster Memorial Grove Park | — | 7 |
A typical Walden home is worth about $421K
The typical Walden home is worth about $421,000, up 2.6% in a year, 20% below the New York typical home.
Typical home value
Healthier than 56% of U.S. towns
Walden beats the New York average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9.
| What stands out | Walden | NY |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults with high cholesterol | 33.1% | 37.7% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 17.6% | 12.8% |
Most working residents commute out of Walden
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.
Where working residents work
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
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.
Typical low → high °F
Crime reported in Walden
Walden's reported crime rate is well below New York's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. No violent crimes were reported in 2025.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 51% of U.S. communities.
About Walden
Village in New York, US
Walden 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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- Established
- 1736
- Population
- 6,818
- Area
- 5.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 260 ft
- ZIP code
- 12586