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Living in Wallis, TX
Explore Wallis and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match5.6 / 10
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Wallis at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population1,701
Median Household Income$43,102
Median Home Value$157,200
Median Gross Rent$744
Median Age35.3
Average Household Size2.2
Unemployment26.3%
Work From Home4.5%
Homeownership69.7%
Housing Vacancy11.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Wallis is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Unemployment is elevated enough that job location and industry-specific opportunities deserve closer review.
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Wallis and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
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Housing & Cost of Living in Wallis
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$157,200
Median Gross Rent$744
Homeownership69.7%
Housing Vacancy11.2%
Home values are moderately high relative to local household income, making neighborhood-level price differences important for buyers. The housing mix leans toward owner-occupied homes while still supporting a meaningful rental market.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Wallis, TX
Median Household Income$43,102
Unemployment26.3%
Work From Home4.5%
The reported unemployment rate is elevated enough to warrant a closer look at current local employment conditions.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Wallis and how households are structured
Population1,701
Median Age35.3
Average Household Size2.2
Wallis is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Wallis
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Wallis point to hot summers, cool winters, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and little to no annual snowfall.
Average Summer High94.8°F
Average Winter Low42.0°F
Annual Rainfall48.3 in.
Annual Snowfall0.0 in.
Seasonal Life in Wallis
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.
Summer
Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.
Fall
Fall can be one of the best seasons for comparing neighborhoods because daily routines are active while temperatures transition away from summer conditions.
Winter
Winter lows are relatively mild and measurable snowfall is minimal, so winter living is more likely to revolve around cool or wet conditions than snow removal and prolonged freezes.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Wallis is located in Austin County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Austin County.
County Intelligence
Wallis & Austin County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Wallis is located in Austin County, Texas.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Wallis.
Current NarrowTheList data for Wallis shows a population of about 1,701. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Austin County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Wallis.
For someone considering a move to Wallis, the available data currently points to employment conditions that make job-specific research important. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.