College Place, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Walla Walla County County
College Place, WA
At a Glance
How College Place Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows College Place's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is College Place a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
College Place residents earn a median household income of $59,768 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,847. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,804 business establishments, including 155 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in College Place is $335,000 , 19% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $405,399. Median rent is $1,118/month, with 32.7% 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 1987.
Safety & Crime
College Place reports 103 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,834/100K.
Education
35.7% of adults in College Place hold a bachelor's degree or higher (6% above the national average). 88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
College Place has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 24.