Living in Pullman, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pullman · Census data 2020–2024
Pullman has 32,229 residents with a median age of 23.2. The median household income is $46,812 (52% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $424,800, the median rent is $1,062/month.
Pullman at a glance
- Population
- 32,229
- Median age
- 23.2State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $46,812State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $424,800State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,062/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 32%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 61.4%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Pullman a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 25% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 52% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 8.3%; a poverty rate of 30.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Pullman
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pullman the median home value is $424,800, 28% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,062 per month, which is 43.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,166 a month in housing costs.
Pullman median household income
The median household income in Pullman is $46,812 and the income per person is $31,584. 30.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Pullman: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 15,131
- Owner-occupied
- 32%
- Renter-occupied
- 68%
- Vacant
- 16.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.07
Pullman demographics
- Population
- 32,229
- Median age
- 23.2
- Under 18
- 12.3%
- 65 and older
- 6.7%
- Households
- 12,682
- Foreign-born
- 9.8%
- Veterans
- 2.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pullman ›
Education in Pullman
61.4% of adults 25 and older in Pullman have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 29.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pullman
- Unemployment rate
- 8.3%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 10.8%
- Drive alone
- 59.2%
- Public transit
- 4.2%
- Walk to work
- 12.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.5%
Pullman vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pullman | 32,229 | $46,812 | $424,800 | $1,062 |
| Albion | 495 | $56,833 | $230,700 | $1,061 |
| Moscow | 26,286 | $57,022 | $376,400 | $927 |
| Colton | 323 | $123,750 | $344,700 | — |
| Palouse | 1,147 | $88,750 | $286,200 | $933 |
| Uniontown | 400 | $71,563 | $337,500 | — |
| Colfax | 2,708 | $61,914 | $245,300 | $946 |
| Genesee | 1,265 | $85,673 | $316,800 | $1,148 |
| Potlatch | 922 | $76,607 | $244,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in Pullman, WA?
The median household income in Pullman is $46,812, 52% 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 Pullman?
The median home value in Pullman is $424,800, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Pullman?
The median gross rent in Pullman is $1,062 per month, about 43.5% of household income.
Is Pullman, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 25% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes. Minuses: median household income 52% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 8.3%; a poverty rate of 30.4%.
What is the median age in Pullman?
The median age in Pullman is 23.2 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Pullman?
The average commute to work in Pullman is 15 minutes; 10.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pullman?
The unemployment rate in Pullman is 8.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pullman?
61.4% of adults in Pullman 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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