At a Glance
Median Income
$45,097
$28,901 per capita
Home Value
$401,700
Zillow: $433,772
Median Rent
$1,010/mo
42.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
139/100K
873/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
62.5%
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
7.5%
12.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.0%
11.7% smoking rate
How Pullman Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pullman's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pullman a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pullman residents earn a median household income of $45,097 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,901. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5% (108% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.1% 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 Pullman is $401,700 , 42% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $433,772. Median rent is $1,010/month, with 42.7% 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 1986.
Safety & Crime
Pullman reports 139 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 873/100K. The murder rate is 6.0/100K.
Education
62.5% of adults in Pullman hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(85% above the national average).
97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pullman 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
Population31,939
Median Age22.8 yrs
Density2,872/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born10.8%
Veterans2.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$45,097
Per Capita$28,901
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty12.1%
County GDP$3,378M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,241
Housing
D
Home Value$401,700
Rent$1,010
Ownership31.3%
Zillow$433,772
Housing Units13,859
Rent Burden42.7%
Crime
F
Violent139/100K
Property873/100K
Murder6.0/100K
Assault79/100K
Burglary157/100K
Health
Obesity32.0%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death5,805/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain17.5 in/yr
AQI20 (Good)
Elevation2,526 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+62.5%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+32.9%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 53%
Commute14 min
Broadband85.8%
Internet Speed45 Mbps
EV Stations23
Libraries15
Did You Know?
Pullman was founded in 1875.
The median home in Pullman was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Pullman/Moscow Regional (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.528 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
10.8% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 123 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.