At a Glance
Median Income
$40,411
$21,450 per capita
Home Value
$104,200
Zillow: $221,682
Median Rent
$692/mo
23.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
756/100K
605/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.7%
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
16.7%
33.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
18.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F
319 sunny days/yr
How Wallis Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wallis's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wallis a Good Place to Live?
C
2.2 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wallis residents earn a median household income of $40,411 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,450. The unemployment rate stands at 16.7% (364% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 33.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,532 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wallis is $104,200 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $221,682. Median rent is $692/month, with 23.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Wallis reports 756 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 99% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 605/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
6.7% of adults in Wallis hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wallis has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 319 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population1,557
Median Age33.7 yrs
Density1,038/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.8%
Economy
F
Median Income$40,411
Per Capita$21,450
Unemployment16.7%
Poverty33.3%
County GDP$2,381M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,303
Housing
A+
Home Value$104,200
Rent$692
Ownership64.2%
Zillow$221,682
Housing Units763
Rent Burden23.4%
Crime
F
Violent756/100K
Property605/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault756/100K
Burglary151/100K
Health
Obesity41.0%
Diabetes14.6%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death9,126/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Sunny Days319/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation128 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.7%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute32 min
Broadband80.8%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Wallis was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Sugar Land Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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