At a Glance
Median Income
$56,929
$35,624 per capita
Home Value
$246,300
Zillow: $327,653
Median Rent
$986/mo
37.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
96/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.7%
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
9.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.8%
12.0% smoking rate
How Colfax Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Colfax's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Colfax a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Colfax residents earn a median household income of $56,929 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,624. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,243 business establishments, including 123 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Colfax is $246,300 , 13% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $327,653. Median rent is $986/month, with 37.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Safety & Crime
Colfax reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 96/100K.
Education
31.7% of adults in Colfax hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(6% below the national average).
92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Colfax has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 20.
Data Overview
People
Population2,785
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density737/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans10.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$56,929
Per Capita$35,624
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty9.0%
County GDP$3,378M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,241
Housing
A
Home Value$246,300
Rent$986
Ownership66.3%
Zillow$327,653
Housing Units1,348
Rent Burden37.0%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property96/100K
Health
Obesity30.8%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death5,805/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain17.5 in/yr
AQI20 (Good)
Elevation1,981 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.7%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+12.2%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 53%
Commute20 min
Broadband85.3%
Internet Speed45 Mbps
EV Stations23
Libraries15
Did You Know?
Colfax was founded in 1870.
The median home in Colfax was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Pullman/Moscow Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.528 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 123 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.