Wallis, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Austin County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
1,557 Population 1,038/sq mi density
$40,411 Median Income $21,450 per capita
$104,200 Home Value $225,709 Zillow
$692 Median Rent 23.4% income on rent
69°F Avg Temperature
366 Violent Crime/100K 1,319 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$40,411 median income, 25.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,200 home value, $692/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
366 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Wallis, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,411
46% below
$21,450 per capita
Home Value
$104,200
63% below
Zillow: $225,709
Median Rent
$692/mo
40% below
23.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
366/100K
4% below
1,319/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.7%
80% below
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
25.6%
611% above
33.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
28% above
18.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F

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)

Income
54%
Home Value
37%
Rent
60%
Poverty
269%
Bachelor's
20%
Unemployment
711%
Crime
96%
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 25.6% (611% 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 $225,709. 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 366 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 4% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,319/100K.

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. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,557
Median Age33.7 yrs
Density1,038/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans1.8%

Economy

F
Median Income$40,411
Per Capita$21,450
Unemployment25.6%
Poverty33.3%
County GDP$2,381M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,303

Housing

A+
Home Value$104,200
Rent$692
Ownership64.2%
Zillow$225,709
Housing Units763
Rent Burden23.4%

Crime

F
Violent366/100K
Property1,319/100K

Health

Obesity41.0%
Diabetes14.6%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death9,126/100K

Climate

Avg Temp69°F
Rain46.9 in/yr
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.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.