Living in College Place, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of College Place · Census data 2020–2024
College Place has 9,854 residents with a median age of 32.3. The median household income is $61,914 (37% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $366,600, the median rent is $1,186/month.
College Place at a glance
- Population
- 9,854
- Median age
- 32.3State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $61,914State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $366,600State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,186/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 63.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.4%
- Average commute
- 13 min
Is College Place a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 37% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 6.4%; a poverty rate of 11.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in College Place
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In College Place the median home value is $366,600, 10% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,186 per month, which is 40.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,874 a month in housing costs.
College Place median household income
The median household income in College Place is $61,914 and the income per person is $33,457. 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in College Place: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,684
- Owner-occupied
- 63.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.3%
- Vacant
- 7.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.48
College Place demographics
- Population
- 9,854
- Median age
- 32.3
- Under 18
- 21.2%
- 65 and older
- 21.1%
- Households
- 3,417
- Foreign-born
- 10.9%
- Veterans
- 7.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of College Place ›
Education in College Place
35.4% of adults 25 and older in College Place have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 15.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in College Place
- Unemployment rate
- 6.4%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 13 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 11%
- Drive alone
- 65.4%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 14.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 95%
College Place vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Place | 9,854 | $61,914 | $366,600 | $1,186 |
| Garrett | 1,697 | $118,609 | $372,000 | $780 |
| Walla Walla | 33,925 | $66,748 | $393,600 | $1,323 |
| Walla Walla East | 2,099 | $89,951 | $607,900 | — |
| Umapine | 1,215 | $55,927 | $459,000 | $967 |
| Milton-Freewater | 7,036 | $52,183 | $240,000 | $877 |
| Touchet | 558 | $89,792 | $378,900 | $936 |
| Weston | 443 | $45,000 | $135,900 | $1,313 |
| Athena | 1,377 | $71,898 | $239,200 | $894 |
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What is the median household income in College Place, WA?
The median household income in College Place is $61,914, 37% lower than the Washington median of $98,141 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in College Place?
The median home value in College Place is $366,600, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in College Place?
The median gross rent in College Place is $1,186 per month, about 40.3% of household income.
Is College Place, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes. Minuses: median household income 37% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 6.4%; a poverty rate of 11.3%.
What is the median age in College Place?
The median age in College Place is 32.3 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in College Place?
The average commute to work in College Place is 13 minutes; 11% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in College Place?
The unemployment rate in College Place is 6.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is College Place?
35.4% of adults in College Place have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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