Living in Wallace, Kansas

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wallace · Census data 2020–2024

Wallace has 48 residents with a median age of 60.5. The median home value is $66,500.

Wallace is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Wallace at a glance

Population
48
Median age
60.5State: 37.4
Median home value
$66,500State: $217,200
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
4.2%

Is Wallace a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 69% lower than the state median.

Cons: A poverty rate of 43.8%.

The weather is best in May–June and September–October.

Cost of living in Wallace

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wallace the median home value is $66,500, 80% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Wallace$66,500
Kansas$217,200
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Kansas$1,060
United States$1,413

Housing in Wallace: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
25
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
24%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1974
Average household size
2.53

Wallace demographics

Population
48
Median age
60.5
Under 18
0%
65 and older
43.8%
Households
19
Foreign-born
2.1%
Veterans
27.1%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White75%
Hispanic or Latino25%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wallace ›

Education in Wallace

4.2% of adults 25 and older in Wallace have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Wallace4.2%
Kansas35.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Wallace

Unemployment rate
0%State: 3.9%
Average commute
—State: 20 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
100%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
100%

Wallace vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Wallace48—$66,500—
Sharon Springs817$61,429$105,100$465
Weskan171$71,250$150,000$675
Winona221$58,500$110,000$973
Goodland4,121$52,258$112,700$910
Tribune758$80,263$112,500$786
Leoti1,360$73,594$84,800$917
Brewster459$63,816$118,800$775
Kanorado153$97,500—$954

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Living in Wallace: FAQ

What is the average home price in Wallace?

The median home value in Wallace is $66,500, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.

Is Wallace, KS a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 69% lower than the state median. Minuses: a poverty rate of 43.8%.

What is the median age in Wallace?

The median age in Wallace is 60.5 years (Kansas: 37.4).

What is the unemployment rate in Wallace?

The unemployment rate in Wallace is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Wallace?

4.2% of adults in Wallace have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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