Living in Walls, Mississippi
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Walls · Census data 2020–2024
Walls has 1,426 residents with a median age of 35.4. The median household income is $58,920 (4% higher than the Mississippi median), the median home value is $193,300, the median rent is $1,200/month.
Walls is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Walls at a glance
- Population
- 1,426
- Median age
- 35.4State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $58,920State: $56,447
- Median home value
- $193,300State: $169,800
- Median rent
- $1,200/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 48%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.5%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Walls a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the Mississippi median; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 16.2%.
Cons: Home values 14% higher than the state median; an average commute of 37 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Walls
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Walls the median home value is $193,300, 42% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,200 per month, which is 34.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,231 a month in housing costs.
Walls median household income
The median household income in Walls is $58,920 and the income per person is $33,931. 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Mississippi: 18.9%).
Housing in Walls: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 663
- Owner-occupied
- 48%
- Renter-occupied
- 52%
- Vacant
- 7.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2001
- Average household size
- 2.33
Walls demographics
- Population
- 1,426
- Median age
- 35.4
- Under 18
- 26.4%
- 65 and older
- 8.1%
- Households
- 611
- Foreign-born
- 2.1%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Walls ›
Education in Walls
20.5% of adults 25 and older in Walls have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 11.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Walls
- Unemployment rate
- 1%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 13.1%
- Drive alone
- 74.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.3%
Walls vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walls | 1,426 | $58,920 | $193,300 | $1,200 |
| Lynchburg | 2,161 | $88,750 | $222,300 | $1,915 |
| Eudora | 620 | $89,391 | $263,900 | — |
| Horn Lake | 26,647 | $53,311 | $171,400 | $1,435 |
| Horseshoe Lake | 414 | $65,179 | $101,600 | $706 |
| Southaven | 56,226 | $78,483 | $236,300 | $1,445 |
| Hernando | 17,949 | $76,950 | $315,900 | $1,302 |
| Tunica Resorts | 2,281 | $45,661 | $223,600 | $1,122 |
| Edmondson | 308 | $30,000 | $137,500 | $624 |
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What is the median household income in Walls, MS?
The median household income in Walls is $58,920, 4% higher than the Mississippi median of $56,447 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Walls?
The median home value in Walls is $193,300, compared with $169,800 in Mississippi.
How much is rent in Walls?
The median gross rent in Walls is $1,200 per month, about 34.3% of household income.
Is Walls, MS a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the Mississippi median; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 16.2%. Minuses: home values 14% higher than the state median; an average commute of 37 minutes.
What is the median age in Walls?
The median age in Walls is 35.4 years (Mississippi: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Walls?
The average commute to work in Walls is 37 minutes; 13.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Walls?
The unemployment rate in Walls is 1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Walls?
20.5% of adults in Walls 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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