At a Glance
Median Income
$115,216
$50,239 per capita
Home Value
$377,600
Zillow: $320,934
Median Rent
$1,394/mo
27.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
48.6%
99.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.1%
6.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.3%
10.4% smoking rate
How Wallace Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wallace's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wallace a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wallace residents earn a median household income of $115,216 , which is 53% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,239. The unemployment rate stands at 0.1% (97% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,629 business establishments, including 272 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wallace is $377,600 , 34% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $320,934. Median rent is $1,394/month, with 27.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2010.
Education
48.6% of adults in Wallace hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% above the national average).
99.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wallace has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 66.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,965
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density337/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born6.6%
Veterans18.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$115,216
Per Capita$50,239
Unemployment0.1%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$7,899M
Avg Weekly Wage$985
Housing
A+
Home Value$377,600
Rent$1,394
Ownership93.9%
Zillow$320,934
Housing Units1,288
Rent Burden27.9%
Health
Obesity29.3%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking10.4%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death8,239/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain66.4 in/yr
Elevation148 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+48.6%
High School+99.7%
Graduate+12.8%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute42 min
Broadband96.2%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Wallace was built in 2010.
The nearest airport is Pensacola International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
There are 272 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.