Baton Rouge metro, LA relocation guide
Moving to Walker, LA
$264,000Median listing price
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About Walker
Walker is a city of about 6,800 residents (2020) in southwestern Livingston Parish on I-12, a fast-growing suburb between Denham Springs and Hammond. Built around the Walker High School (Wildcats) community and the I-12 retail corridor, it offers newer subdivisions and acreage lots at prices below the Baton Rouge suburbs.
Home prices in Walker
The median listing price in Walker is $264,000.
Top places in Walker
- Sidney Hutchinson Park — parish park with sports fields, walking trails, and a lake.
- I-12 retail corridor — the city's main shopping and restaurant strip.
- Walker High School campus and Wildcat athletics.
- Nearby Antique Village in Denham Springs.
Commuting from Walker
- Approximate drive to downtown Baton Rouge: ~20–25 minutes west via I-12 (about 19 miles; per travel-time routing, read September 24, 2026).
Schools in Walker
Public schools: Livingston Parish Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Walker FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Walker, LA?
The median listing price in Walker is $264,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Walker, LA?
Approximate drive to downtown Baton Rouge: ~20–25 minutes west via I-12 (about 19 miles; per travel-time routing, read September 24, 2026). - Which school district serves Walker, LA?
Walker is served by Livingston Parish Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.