At a Glance
Median Income
$118,077
$50,821 per capita
Home Value
$481,200
Zillow: $589,057
Median Rent
$1,785/mo
27.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.5%
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
11.9% smoking rate
How Waller Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Waller's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Waller a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Waller residents earn a median household income of $118,077 , which is 57% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,821. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,820 business establishments, including 1,771 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Waller is $481,200 , 71% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $589,057. Median rent is $1,785/month, with 27.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Education
27.5% of adults in Waller hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% below the national average).
92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Waller has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population7,857
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density987/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born6.5%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$118,077
Per Capita$50,821
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$64,941M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,354
Housing
A
Home Value$481,200
Rent$1,785
Ownership84.7%
Zillow$589,057
Housing Units3,090
Rent Burden27.0%
Health
Obesity36.3%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,855/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain40.8 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation281 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.5%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute34 min
Broadband91.5%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries29
Did You Know?
The median home in Waller was built in 1970.
16.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Seattle-Tacoma International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
16.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 1,771 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 86 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.