Walnut Grove, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Walton County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,594 Population 557/sq mi density
$81,823 Median Income $31,917 per capita
$225,800 Home Value $356,205 Zillow
$1,167 Median Rent 32.3% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$81,823 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$225,800 home value, $1,167/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Walnut Grove, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$81,823
9% above
$31,917 per capita
Home Value
$225,800
20% below
Zillow: $356,205
Median Rent
$1,167/mo
0% below
32.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.0%
67% below
86.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
3% below
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
17% above
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Walnut Grove Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Walnut Grove's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
109%
Home Value
80%
Rent
100%
Poverty
51%
Bachelor's
33%
Unemployment
97%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Walnut Grove a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Walnut Grove residents earn a median household income of $81,823 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,917. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,366 business establishments, including 136 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Walnut Grove is $225,800 , 20% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $356,205. Median rent is $1,167/month, with 32.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.

Education

11.0% of adults in Walnut Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 86.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Walnut Grove has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,594
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density557/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans3.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$81,823
Per Capita$31,917
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$4,338M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,043

Housing

A+
Home Value$225,800
Rent$1,167
Ownership85.7%
Zillow$356,205
Housing Units741
Rent Burden32.3%

Health

Obesity37.7%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,791/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain50.5 in/yr
Elevation892 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.0%
High School+86.8%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 27%
Commute31 min
Broadband92.5%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Walnut Grove was built in 1992.
18.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
There are 136 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.