At a Glance
Median Income
$54,375
$27,906 per capita
Home Value
$160,800
Zillow: $258,439
Median Rent
$1,129/mo
36.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.9%
87.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
16.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
17.3% smoking rate
How Walls Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Walls's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Walls a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Walls residents earn a median household income of $54,375 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,906. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 270 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Walls is $160,800 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $258,439. Median rent is $1,129/month, with 36.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.
Education
15.9% of adults in Walls hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
87.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Walls has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,392
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density118/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$54,375
Per Capita$27,906
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty16.5%
County GDP$731M
Avg Weekly Wage$802
Housing
A+
Home Value$160,800
Rent$1,129
Ownership45.7%
Zillow$258,439
Housing Units613
Rent Burden36.3%
Health
Obesity42.2%
Diabetes15.2%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death21,013/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain54.9 in/yr
Elevation203 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.9%
High School+87.1%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score3.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 30% / D 69%
Commute28 min
Broadband92.6%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Walls was founded in 2003.
The median home in Walls was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Memphis International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.