At a Glance
Median Income
$81,823
$31,917 per capita
Home Value
$225,800
Zillow: $354,740
Median Rent
$1,167/mo
32.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
64/100K
2,230/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.0%
86.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
304 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Walnut Grove a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 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 2.4% (33% 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 $354,740. 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.
Safety & Crime
Walnut Grove reports 64 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,230/100K.
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. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population1,594
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density557/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$81,823
Per Capita$31,917
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$4,338M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,043
Housing
A+
Home Value$225,800
Rent$1,167
Ownership85.7%
Zillow$354,740
Housing Units741
Rent Burden32.3%
Crime
F
Violent64/100K
Property2,230/100K
Health
Obesity37.7%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,791/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain50.5 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
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
Broadband92.6%
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.
20.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
There are 136 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.