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Walton County

#42 in Best Counties for Families in Georgia
  • B-
    Overall Grade
  • County in Georgia
  • 13 reviews
    B-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      B-
    4. Nightlife
      C+
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A-
    12. Commute
      C-
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    Walton County is located in Georgia with a population of 88,695. In Walton County, most residents own their homes. Many families live in Walton County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Walton County are above average.
    Population
    88,695

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $164,700
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $926
    National
    $949
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      27%
    • Own
      73%
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    Walton County Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      320.5
      282.7
    • Murder
      13.4
      6.1
    • Rape
      13.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      83.5
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      570.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,730.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      176.9
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      6%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      13%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      30%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      38%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      13%
      13%

    Working in Walton County

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $55,876
    National
    $55,322
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      Walton County Reviews

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      Walton county for the most part is pretty safe town. It's small, everyone knows everyone, so you can't really get away with anything. The good side of that is if you needed help, someone is always there willing to help. One thing I would like to see in this small community would be more "mom and pop" restaurants, not chain restaurants. Also, more community buildings, where people can gather and more local things can be held.
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      It is a smaller county, everyone knows everyone or knows about them. For the most part it is pretty quite. It seems to be trying to grow!
      I have lived in Walton County my whole life. I enjoy living here, and love everything about it. There is so many food and store options in every direction. Our school systems are also very well run and maintained. Walton County is a wonderful place to live.