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Wallace, Idaho

Wallace, Idaho is 71 miles E of Spokane, Washington (center to center) and 299 miles E of Seattle, Washington. It is in Shoshone county. The population of the city is 960.

The People and Families of Wallace

In Wallace, about 47% of adults are married. Adults in Wallace are more likely than in most places to live alone. There are a lot of singles in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wallace had a median family income of $33,472. A sizable number of people in Wallace work from home.

Political Inclinations

Among Wallace political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $500. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Wallace Housing

Of the housing in Wallace, approximately 57% is occupied by their owners. A good bit of the housing in the city is used seasonally or for leisure or vacation purposes. The average age of homes in Wallace is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. The city offers a good supply of small apartments. Rents in Wallace are lower than most places in Idaho.

Commuting

In Wallace, 71% of commuters drive to work. The layout of the city makes walking and bicycling easier than most places. Wallace features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

Wallace strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Idaho):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyWallace Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 6%Wallace Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Wallace Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Wallace, ID

Comparing Wallace to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Idaho (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population87
Age of the Population89
Senior Citizens67
Well-Paid Single Men46
Racial Diversity32
Well-Paid Single Women36
Female Share of the Population34
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married21
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults78
Median Family Income33
People Above Poverty22
People in Middle Class or Better22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home99
Short Commute Times98
Public Transportation Use88

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Affordability of Rents910
Affordability of Property Taxes53
Housing Recently Built11
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