Living in Wallburg, North Carolina

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

Wallburg has 3,150 residents with a median age of 47.2. The median household income is $88,406 (22% higher than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $343,700.

Wallburg at a glance

Population
3,150
Median age
47.2State: 39.1
Median household income
$88,406State: $72,388
Median home value
$343,700State: $288,900
Homeowners
98.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
35.1%
Average commute
22 min

Is Wallburg a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 22% higher than the North Carolina median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 2.4%.

Cons: Home values 19% higher than the state median; unemployment of 4.8%.

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

Cost of living in Wallburg

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wallburg the median home value is $343,700, 3% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,922 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Wallburg$343,700
North Carolina$288,900
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

North Carolina$1,228
United States$1,413

Wallburg median household income

The median household income in Wallburg is $88,406 and the income per person is $41,725. 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).

Median household income

Wallburg$88,406
North Carolina$72,388
United States$80,734

Housing in Wallburg: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
1,132
Owner-occupied
98.3%
Renter-occupied
1.7%
Vacant
1.5%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1987
Average household size
2.83

Wallburg demographics

Population
3,150
Median age
47.2
Under 18
19.9%
65 and older
22.3%
Households
1,115
Foreign-born
2.6%
Veterans
9.6%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White86.6%
Hispanic or Latino10.3%
Black2%
Asian0%

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

Education in Wallburg

35.1% of adults 25 and older in Wallburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 4.9% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Wallburg35.1%
North Carolina35.7%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Wallburg

Unemployment rate
4.8%State: 4.7%
Average commute
22 minState: 25 min
Work from home
8.1%
Drive alone
88.5%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
1%
Homes with broadband
95.8%

Wallburg vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Wallburg3,150$88,406$343,700—
Midway4,897$83,446$274,100$778
Kernersville27,830$71,918$290,700$1,082
Winston-Salem252,037$59,268$233,800$1,087
Welcome3,521$63,353$200,800$836
Walkertown5,873$82,615$236,900$1,379
High Point116,245$64,561$235,800$1,116
Thomasville27,321$60,935$179,300$879
Clemmons21,871$87,655$335,800$1,269

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Living in Wallburg: FAQ

What is the median household income in Wallburg, NC?

The median household income in Wallburg is $88,406, 22% higher than the North Carolina median of $72,388 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Wallburg?

The median home value in Wallburg is $343,700, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.

Is Wallburg, NC a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 22% higher than the North Carolina median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 2.4%. Minuses: home values 19% higher than the state median; unemployment of 4.8%.

What is the median age in Wallburg?

The median age in Wallburg is 47.2 years (North Carolina: 39.1).

How long is the commute in Wallburg?

The average commute to work in Wallburg is 22 minutes; 8.1% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Wallburg?

The unemployment rate in Wallburg is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Wallburg?

35.1% of adults in Wallburg 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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