At a Glance
Median Income
$132,411
$69,651 per capita
Home Value
$572,000
Zillow: $754,857
Median Rent
$1,952/mo
28.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
195/100K
1,022/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
62.3%
98.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.8%
8.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
246 sunny days/yr
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+
3.8 / 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 2.8% (22% below 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 $754,857. 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 195 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,022/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population5,989
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density2,131/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$132,411
Per Capita$69,651
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$75,071M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,625
Housing
A
Home Value$572,000
Rent$1,952
Ownership81.7%
Zillow$754,857
Housing Units2,838
Rent Burden28.5%
Crime
F
Violent195/100K
Property1,022/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault147/100K
Burglary99/100K
Health
Obesity22.8%
Diabetes6.5%
Smoking8.1%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death4,629/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain49.6 in/yr
AQI37 (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.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 235 Mbps.
There are 1,720 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 43 fatal vehicle crashes.
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