Walla Walla, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Walla Walla County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
33,766 Population 2,400/sq mi density
$65,493 Median Income $35,271 per capita
$356,600 Home Value $416,341 Zillow
$1,176 Median Rent 31.5% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
299 Violent Crime/100K 2,284 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$65,493 median income, 6.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$356,600 home value, $1,176/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
299 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Walla Walla, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,493
13% below
$35,271 per capita
Home Value
$356,600
26% above
Zillow: $416,341
Median Rent
$1,176/mo
1% above
31.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
299/100K
21% below
2,284/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.9%
14% below
89.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
83% above
10.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Walla Walla Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Walla Walla's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
87%
Home Value
126%
Rent
101%
Poverty
82%
Bachelor's
86%
Unemployment
183%
Crime
79%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Walla Walla a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Walla Walla residents earn a median household income of $65,493 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,271. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.2% 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 Walla Walla is $356,600 , 26% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $416,341. Median rent is $1,176/month, with 31.5% 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 1965.

Safety & Crime

Walla Walla reports 299 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 21% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,284/100K. The murder rate is 6.1/100K.

Education

28.9% of adults in Walla Walla hold a bachelor's degree or higher (14% below the national average). 89.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Walla Walla 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.

Data Overview

People

Population33,766
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density2,400/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born9.4%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$65,493
Per Capita$35,271
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty10.2%
County GDP$4,583M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,073

Housing

B+
Home Value$356,600
Rent$1,176
Ownership60.0%
Zillow$416,341
Housing Units14,014
Rent Burden31.5%

Crime

F
Violent299/100K
Property2,284/100K
Murder6.1/100K
Assault181/100K
Burglary188/100K

Health

Obesity36.2%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,867/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain18.7 in/yr
AQI24 (Good)
Elevation978 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.9%
High School+89.0%
Graduate+13.1%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 53% / D 45%
Commute13 min
Broadband86.0%
Internet Speed113 Mbps
EV Stations24
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Walla Walla was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Walla Walla Regional (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 113 Mbps.
There are 155 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.