Wall Lake, IN

Indiana

Wall Lake is a small town in Indiana with a population of 256. Residents earn $108,182 per year, which is 44% above the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
256 Population 474/sq mi density
$108,182 Median Income $37,218 per capita
$305,900 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
48°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$108,182 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$305,900 home value
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $108,182
44% higher than US avg
Home Value $305,900
9% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.0%
44% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Wall Lake Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population256
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density474/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

A+
Median Income$108,182
Per Capita$37,218
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,959M

Housing

A+
Home Value$305,900
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain38.8 in/yr
Elevation944 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.0%
High School+75.5%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
CommuteN/A
Broadband94.0%
Libraries3

Is Wall Lake a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Wall Lake receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Wall Lake stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Wall Lake is $108,182, which is significantly higher than the national average — 44% above $75,149. This places Wall Lake among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Wall Lake is $305,900, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

19.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 75.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Wall Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches, including 38.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Wall Lake has a population of 256 with a density of 474 people per square mile. The median age is 33.4 years, 14% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

256
Total Population
474
People / sq mi
33.4yrs
Median Age
14% below US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.2%
Female 48.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Wall Lake vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only83.9%
7% above US avg
Spanish16.1%
20% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Wall Lake vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Wall Lake is $108,182, which is 44% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Wall Lake vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$108,182
44% above US avg
Per Capita Income$37,218
Avg Weekly Wage$942
IRS Avg AGI$73,323

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,020
County GDP$1,959M

Business (County)

Restaurants93
Healthcare82
Retail155
Manufacturing87

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,910
12% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.28%

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Wall Lake is $305,900, 9% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$305,900
9% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$882
2 Bedrooms$1,096
3 Bedrooms$1,391
4 Bedrooms$1,590

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied68.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,910
12% above US avg
Effective Rate1.28%

Health Metrics: Wall Lake vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.1%
Premature Death8,642/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access53.9%
Healthcare Facilities82

Crime Rates: Wall Lake vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Safety Score

Wall Lake has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.3°F
11% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.8 inches
2% above US avg
Snowfall38.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation944 ft (288 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density474/sq mi
Coordinates41.7315°N, 85.2009°W
County FIPS18151
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 19.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 42.1-point margin. 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.2%
D 28.1%

Winner: Republican by 42.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.0%
44% below US avg
High School+75.5%
School Test Score6.01
C+ Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density474/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities82
Restaurants93
Retail Stores155

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

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