The Town FilesWallburg, North Carolina
Town in Davidson County · population 3,051 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $343,700
- Household income
- $88,406
- Jan low / Jul high
- 31° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 4 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 47.2
Wallburg is a town of 3,051 people in Davidson County, North Carolina. The median home is worth $343,700, above the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). It ranks better for families than 97% of North Carolina towns, easier by car than 90% of North Carolina towns, more upscale than 81% of North Carolina towns.
How Wallburg ranks
Percentile among North Carolina towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of North Carolina towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Wallburg is worth $343,700, above the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). Homes cost about 3.9 times the median household income of $88,406, which is more affordable than 47% of North Carolina towns. 98.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Wallburg | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $343,700 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | — | $969 |
| Median household income | $88,406 | $60,458 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.9× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 98.3% | 69.5% |
| Median year built | 1987 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Wallburg
| People | Wallburg | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.2 | 41.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.3% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 19.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.1% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.4% | 14.3% |
| Veterans | 9.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.6% | — |
| Work from home | 8.1% | 9.8% |
| Average commute | 22.0 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.8% | 89.5% |
Weather in Wallburg
July highs average 88.0°F and January lows 30.7°F. About 43.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 4.0 inches of snow (typical North Carolina town: 2.2 in). Expect about 33 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 64 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wallburg since 1950, compared with 13 for the typical North Carolina town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on March 28, 2010 about 7.1 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 47 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 28, 2010.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 52 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on April 14, 1984.
Severe weather in Davidson County since 1996
Davidson County has been included in 29 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3637: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3617: Hurricane Helene |
| August 6, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3608: Tropical Storm Debby |
| October 1, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3586: Hurricane Ian |
| March 3, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4588: Tropical Storm Eta |
Jobs and pay in Davidson County
Davidson County had 46,653 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,593 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Wallburg itself the ACS puts it at 4.8%.
Public schools in Wallburg
1 public school with 586 students, about 13.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hall-Woodward Elementary | PK-5 | 586 | 13.0 |
Towns near Wallburg
- Midway, NC4.0 mi · 4,742 people · home $274,100
- Kernersville, NC8.0 mi · 26,449 people · home $290,700
- Winston-Salem, NC8.1 mi · 249,545 people · home $233,800
- Welcome, NC8.8 mi · 4,131 people · home $200,800
- Walkertown, NC9.4 mi · 5,692 people · home $236,900
- High Point, NC9.9 mi · 114,059 people · home $235,800
- Thomasville, NC10.3 mi · 27,183 people · home $179,300
- Clemmons, NC12.4 mi · 21,163 people · home $335,800
Wallburg questions
Is Wallburg, North Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Wallburg scores better for retirees than 74% of North Carolina towns and quieter than 69%. 22.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 47.2).
How much does a house cost in Wallburg?
The median owner-occupied home in Wallburg is valued at $343,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $88,406, so homes cost about 3.9 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Wallburg?
July highs average 88.0°F and January lows 30.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.2 inches of precipitation a year and 4.0 inches of snow.
Does Wallburg get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wallburg since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on March 28, 2010. The typical North Carolina town has had 13.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)