At a Glance
Median Income
$75,625
$26,418 per capita
Home Value
$340,600
Zillow: $375,270
Median Rent
$853/mo
18.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.8%
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
10.1%
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.2%
11.8% smoking rate
How Wales Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wales's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wales a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wales residents earn a median household income of $75,625 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,418. The unemployment rate stands at 10.1% (181% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 743 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wales is $340,600 , 21% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $375,270. Median rent is $853/month, with 18.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
9.8% of adults in Wales hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% below the national average).
91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wales has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population345
Median Age30.5 yrs
Density863/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born5.2%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$75,625
Per Capita$26,418
Unemployment10.1%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$1,506M
Avg Weekly Wage$854
Housing
A
Home Value$340,600
Rent$853
Ownership78.7%
Zillow$375,270
Housing Units104
Rent Burden18.6%
Health
Obesity29.2%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,286/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain12.5 in/yr
Elevation5,642 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.8%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 15%
Commute26 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed50 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Wales was founded in 1859.
The median home in Wales was built in 1978.
18.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Carbon County Regional/Buck Davis Field (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.