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Wallace, CA

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Wallace is a small town in California with a population of 743. Residents earn $113,462 per year, which is 51% above the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
743 Population 162/sq mi density
$113,462 Median Income $38,539 per capita
$562,500 Home Value $545,785 Zillow
63°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$113,462 median income, 4.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$562,500 home value
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $113,462
51% higher than US avg
Home Value $562,500
100% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 39.4%
17% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 28.3%
12% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.3%
19% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population743
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density162/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans3.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$113,462
Per Capita$38,539
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,074M
Commute61 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$562,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$545,785
Housing Units189
Rent Burden33.4%

Health

Obesity28.3%
Uninsured7.3%
Smoking14.2%
Depression26.1%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
AQI48 (Good)
Rain22.9 in/yr
Sunny Days326/yr
Elevation323 ft (98 m)

Education

A
Bachelor's+39.4%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute61 min
Broadband70.2%
Libraries9

Is Wallace a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Wallace receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Wallace stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Wallace is $113,462, which is significantly higher than the national average — 51% above $75,149. This places Wallace among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.3%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 61 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Wallace is $562,500, making it a premium housing market at 100% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 39.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Wallace enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. With 326 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 22.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Wallace has a population of 743 with a density of 162 people per square mile. The median age is 40.4 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.4%).

Population

743
Total Population
162
People / sq mi
40.4yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg
4.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 65.1%
Female 34.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Wallace vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only92.3%
18% above US avg
Spanish7.7%
43% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Wallace vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Wallace is $113,462, which is 51% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 61 minutes.

Income: Wallace vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$113,462
51% above US avg
Per Capita Income$38,539
Avg Weekly Wage$1,112
IRS Avg AGI$79,712

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.3%
19% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,514
County GDP$2,074M

Business (County)

Restaurants118
Healthcare90
Retail136
Manufacturing50

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,385
54% above US avg
Cost of Living110.70 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate0.96%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time60.9 min
Drive Alone63.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home33.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Wallace is $562,500, 100% above the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $545,785.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$562,500
100% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$545,785

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden33.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedrooms$2,053
3 Bedrooms$2,752
4 Bedrooms$3,165

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied67.6%
Housing Units189
Median Year Built1999

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,385
54% above US avg
Effective Rate0.96%
In Wallace, 28.3% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 7.3% of residents lack health insurance. 14.2% are current smokers. 26.1% report depression. 22.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Wallace vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity28.3%
12% below US avg
Diabetes8.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure27.4%
Asthma10.8%
COPD5.8%
Cancer7.0%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.2%
1% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.9%
Physical Inactivity22.1%
Depression26.1%
Mental Distress20.4%
Physical Distress13.4%
Short Sleep35.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured7.3%
15% below US avg
Primary Care1:2,568
Dentists1:2,024
Mental Health1:431
Checkup Rate70.3%
Dental Visits62.7%
Premature Death7,926/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.0/10
Exercise Access72.8%
Healthcare Facilities90
Wallace has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 22.9 inches. The area enjoys 326 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average62.6°F
16% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall22.9 inches
40% below US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation323 ft (98 m)
Area4.6 sq mi (11.9 km²)
Population Density162/sq mi
Coordinates38.1998°N, 120.9642°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
County FIPS06009
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 39.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (17% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 28.1-point margin. 70.2% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.8%
D 34.7%

Winner: Republican by 28.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+39.4%
17% above US avg
High School+94.6%
Graduate Degree+3.4%
School Test Score4.69
A Education Grade (4.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density162/sq mi
Total Area4.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access70.2%
Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities90
Restaurants118
Retail Stores136

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)16
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute60.9 min
Drive Alone63.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home33.2%

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