At a Glance
Median Income
$69,167
$38,629 per capita
Home Value
$73,300
Zillow: $185,527
Bachelor's Degree+
12.3%
80.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
13.5% smoking rate
How Wallingford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wallingford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wallingford a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wallingford residents earn a median household income of $69,167 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,629. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 330 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wallingford is $73,300 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $185,527. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1946.
Education
12.3% of adults in Wallingford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
80.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wallingford has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population174
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density176/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born6.9%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$69,167
Per Capita$38,629
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$519M
Avg Weekly Wage$925
Housing
A+
Home Value$73,300
Rent
Ownership89.5%
Zillow$185,527
Housing Units75
Rent Burden12.5%
Health
Obesity40.9%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,705/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain29.3 in/yr
Elevation1,270 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.3%
High School+80.3%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute25 min
Broadband88.2%
Internet Speed55 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Wallingford was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.