At a Glance
Median Income
$79,750
$42,228 per capita
Home Value
$262,900
Zillow: $308,679
Median Rent
$919/mo
21.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.1%
85.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
2.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
12.8% 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?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wallingford residents earn a median household income of $79,750 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,228. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,052 business establishments, including 199 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wallingford is $262,900 , 7% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $308,679. Median rent is $919/month, with 21.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
30.1% of adults in Wallingford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% below the national average).
85.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wallingford has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population680
Median Age47.9 yrs
Density382/mi²
Male / Female38% / 63%
Foreign Born8.4%
Veterans16.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$79,750
Per Capita$42,228
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$3,759M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,209
Housing
A+
Home Value$262,900
Rent$919
Ownership63.0%
Zillow$308,679
Housing Units375
Rent Burden21.7%
Health
Obesity34.9%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death8,663/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain40.3 in/yr
Elevation824 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.1%
High School+85.1%
Graduate+14.7%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 31% / D 66%
Commute27 min
Broadband74.0%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries24
Did You Know?
The median home in Wallingford was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Rutland/Southern Vermont Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 199 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.