At a Glance
Median Income
$65,493
$35,271 per capita
Home Value
$356,600
Zillow: $404,890
Median Rent
$1,176/mo
31.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
345/100K
3,183/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.9%
89.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
10.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
273 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Walla Walla a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 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 3.8% (6% 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 $404,890. 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 345 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 9% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,183/100K. 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. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. 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 Born13.6%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$65,493
Per Capita$35,271
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty10.2%
County GDP$4,583M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,073
Housing
B+
Home Value$356,600
Rent$1,176
Ownership60.0%
Zillow$404,890
Housing Units14,014
Rent Burden31.5%
Crime
F
Violent345/100K
Property3,183/100K
Murder6.1/100K
Assault203/100K
Burglary487/100K
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,867/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days273/yr
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.
16.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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.
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