Walton County, Georgia
Among the top 4% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade F, better than 8% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade A, better than 92% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 31% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 41% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A+, better than 96% of US counties
- top 10% for broadband access
- top 14% for airport distance
- bottom 5% for commute time
Walton County is a county in Georgia with about 98,000 residents. It grades A+ for lifestyle & connectivity and F for affordability. Standout strengths include broadband access, airport distance, and park & nature access. It rates lower on cost of living and commute time.
Official websitewaltoncountyga.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Wet
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Precipitation 4.6 in3.8 in
muggy 99%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$79k87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$58kbetter than 7% of US counties
Home Value$267k84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 12% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 17% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.85%better than 50% of US counties
Income Tax5.50%better than 38% of US counties
Sales Tax7.38%better than 46% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden10.80%better than 28% of US counties
Unemployment5.2%better than 42% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)43°F75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)79°F64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation51.0 in76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.6 inbetter than 81% of US counties
Sunny Days260 daysbetter than 76% of US counties
Summer Humidity69°Fbetter than 26% of US counties
Comfortable Days89 daysbetter than 76% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk55.0better than 44% of US counties
School Quality38.9better than 13% of US counties
Violent Crime684/100kbetter than 57% of US counties
Property Crime1052/100kbetter than 43% of US counties
Community
Population97,75281st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age39.431st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4168th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9619th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5064th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)71.3%37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)19.3%85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)5.4%54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.5%78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.6%28th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time34 minbetter than 5% of US counties
Walkability5.9/20better than 47% of US counties
Airport Distance40 mibetter than 86% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access90.5%better than 90% of US counties
Amenities Nearby4.30better than 63% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 86% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Walton County an affordable place to live?
- Walton County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $58k, better than 7% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Walton County?
- The median home value in Walton County is $267k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Walton County?
- Median household income in Walton County is $79k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Walton County?
- Median gross rent in Walton County is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Walton County safe?
- Walton County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 684/100k (better than 57%). Property crime is 1052/100k.
- What is the weather like in Walton County?
- Walton County averages 79°F in July and 43°F in January, with 51.0 in of annual precipitation and about 260 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Walton County?
- Public-school quality in Walton County is below average, scoring better than 13% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Walton County?
- The average one-way commute in Walton County is 34 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)