Living in Wallis, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wallis · Census data 2020–2024
Wallis has 1,701 residents with a median age of 35.3. The median household income is $43,102 (45% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $157,200, the median rent is $744/month.
Wallis at a glance
- Population
- 1,701
- Median age
- 35.3State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $43,102State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $157,200State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $744/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 69.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.1%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Wallis a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 45% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 45% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 26.3%; a poverty rate of 25.9%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Wallis
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wallis the median home value is $157,200, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $744 per month, which is 23.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,225 a month in housing costs.
Wallis median household income
The median household income in Wallis is $43,102 and the income per person is $22,518. 25.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Wallis: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 865
- Owner-occupied
- 69.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.3%
- Vacant
- 11.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.18
Wallis demographics
- Population
- 1,701
- Median age
- 35.3
- Under 18
- 25%
- 65 and older
- 16.9%
- Households
- 768
- Foreign-born
- 1.6%
- Veterans
- 1.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wallis ›
Education in Wallis
8.1% of adults 25 and older in Wallis have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 3.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wallis
- Unemployment rate
- 26.3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 4.5%
- Drive alone
- 87.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.3%
Wallis vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallis | 1,701 | $43,102 | $157,200 | $744 |
| Orchard | 338 | $54,583 | $231,300 | $1,205 |
| Simonton | 914 | $109,375 | $390,500 | — |
| South Frydek | 221 | $115,972 | $382,900 | — |
| East Bernard | 3,053 | $97,961 | $341,500 | $1,030 |
| Weston Lakes | 4,217 | $145,394 | $673,600 | — |
| Brazos Country | 619 | $151,250 | $511,600 | — |
| Sealy | 7,053 | $56,514 | $261,100 | $1,185 |
| San Felipe | 1,334 | $51,875 | $232,700 | $1,375 |
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What is the median household income in Wallis, TX?
The median household income in Wallis is $43,102, 45% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Wallis?
The median home value in Wallis is $157,200, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Wallis?
The median gross rent in Wallis is $744 per month, about 23.8% of household income.
Is Wallis, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 45% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 45% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 26.3%; a poverty rate of 25.9%.
What is the median age in Wallis?
The median age in Wallis is 35.3 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Wallis?
The average commute to work in Wallis is 32 minutes; 4.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wallis?
The unemployment rate in Wallis is 26.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wallis?
8.1% of adults in Wallis 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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