Wallburg, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Forsyth County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
3,104 Population 555/sq mi density
$78,821 Median Income $40,752 per capita
$292,500 Home Value $317,506 Zillow
$1,047 Median Rent 44.6% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$78,821 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$292,500 home value, $1,047/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Wallburg, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$78,821
5% above
$40,752 per capita
Home Value
$292,500
4% above
Zillow: $317,506
Median Rent
$1,047/mo
10% below
44.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.1%
11% below
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
86% above
1.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.4%
1% above
12.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Wallburg Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Wallburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
105%
Home Value
104%
Rent
90%
Poverty
11%
Bachelor's
89%
Unemployment
186%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wallburg a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wallburg residents earn a median household income of $78,821 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,752. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,366 business establishments, including 868 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wallburg is $292,500 , 4% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $317,506. Median rent is $1,047/month, with 44.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.

Education

30.1% of adults in Wallburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (11% below the national average). 97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wallburg has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.

Data Overview

People

Population3,104
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density555/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born3.9%
Veterans7.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$78,821
Per Capita$40,752
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$34,373M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,274

Housing

A+
Home Value$292,500
Rent$1,047
Ownership95.6%
Zillow$317,506
Housing Units1,376
Rent Burden44.6%

Health

Obesity32.4%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death9,571/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain43.2 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation911 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.1%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute21 min
Broadband95.4%
Internet Speed194 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries11

Did You Know?

The median home in Wallburg was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Piedmont Triad International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 194 Mbps.
There are 868 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 40 fatal vehicle crashes.