At a Glance
Median Income
$132,411
$69,651 per capita
Home Value
$572,000
Zillow: $783,393
Median Rent
$1,952/mo
28.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
133/100K
822/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
62.3%
98.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.8%
8.1% smoking rate
How Walpole Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Walpole's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Walpole 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
Walpole residents earn a median household income of $132,411 , which is 76% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $69,651. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 26,156 business establishments, including 1,720 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Walpole is $572,000 , 103% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $783,393. Median rent is $1,952/month, with 28.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Safety & Crime
Walpole reports 133 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 822/100K.
Education
62.3% of adults in Walpole hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(85% above the national average).
98.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Walpole has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population5,989
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density2,131/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born9.3%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$132,411
Per Capita$69,651
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$75,071M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,625
Housing
A
Home Value$572,000
Rent$1,952
Ownership81.7%
Zillow$783,393
Housing Units2,838
Rent Burden28.5%
Crime
F
Violent133/100K
Property822/100K
Health
Obesity22.8%
Diabetes6.5%
Smoking8.1%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death4,629/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain43.9 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation218 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+62.3%
High School+98.7%
Graduate+20.6%
School Score7.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute35 min
Broadband93.1%
Internet Speed235 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries38
Did You Know?
The median home in Walpole was built in 1967.
23.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is General Edward Lawrence Logan International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 235 Mbps.
There are 1,720 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 43 fatal vehicle crashes.