Walls is a small town of 1,386 in Mississippi, with a median household income of $40,417
and a 5.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Walls stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Walls is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Walls city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 92.4
Walls's overall cost of living index is 92.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Walls costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Walls, MS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$151,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,038
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
37.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$40,417
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Walls's violent crime rate is 193.6 per 100,000 residents
— 49% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
193.6 /100k
Property Crime
1339.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Walls is served primarily by DeSoto County School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Walls, MS
National Avg
School District
DeSoto County School District
—
Elementary Schools
23
—
Middle Schools
8
—
High Schools
10
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
85.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Walls sees average highs of 49.7°F in January
and 90.1°F in July,
with 55.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.3 inches of snow per year.
Walls's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Walls roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $151,200 and median rent is $1,038/month.
Walls's violent crime rate is 193.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1339.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Walls are operated by DeSoto County School District.
The district has 23 elementary, 8 middle, and 10 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1. 16.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Walls, MS has a population of 1,386, a median household income of $40,417, and an unemployment rate of 5.6%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Walls averages 49.7°F in January and 90.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 55.5 inches
with about 0.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Walls, MS is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 38641, 38680.
The population of Walls, Mississippi is 1,386 with a median age of 32.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Walls: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $151,200, median household income $40,417, crime index 56 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Walls side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
