Living in Walla Walla, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Walla Walla · Census data 2020–2024
Walla Walla has 33,925 residents with a median age of 37.4. The median household income is $66,748 (32% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $393,600, the median rent is $1,323/month.
Walla Walla at a glance
- Population
- 33,925
- Median age
- 37.4State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $66,748State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $393,600State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,323/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 57.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.6%
- Average commute
- 13 min
Is Walla Walla a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 30% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 7.7%; a poverty rate of 14.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Walla Walla
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Walla Walla the median home value is $393,600, 18% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,323 per month, which is 33% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,807 a month in housing costs.
Walla Walla median household income
The median household income in Walla Walla is $66,748 and the income per person is $35,638. 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Walla Walla: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 14,237
- Owner-occupied
- 57.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.9%
- Vacant
- 8.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.33
Walla Walla demographics
- Population
- 33,925
- Median age
- 37.4
- Under 18
- 19.1%
- 65 and older
- 18.9%
- Households
- 13,084
- Foreign-born
- 9.2%
- Veterans
- 7.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Walla Walla ›
Education in Walla Walla
27.6% of adults 25 and older in Walla Walla have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 11.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Walla Walla
- Unemployment rate
- 7.7%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 13 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 13.3%
- Drive alone
- 67.4%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 8.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.9%
Walla Walla vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walla Walla | 33,925 | $66,748 | $393,600 | $1,323 |
| Walla Walla East | 2,099 | $89,951 | $607,900 | — |
| College Place | 9,854 | $61,914 | $366,600 | $1,186 |
| Garrett | 1,697 | $118,609 | $372,000 | $780 |
| Milton-Freewater | 7,036 | $52,183 | $240,000 | $877 |
| Umapine | 1,215 | $55,927 | $459,000 | $967 |
| Prescott | 389 | $70,568 | $293,200 | $1,138 |
| Touchet | 558 | $89,792 | $378,900 | $936 |
| Waitsburg | 1,083 | $67,917 | $266,400 | $811 |
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What is the median household income in Walla Walla, WA?
The median household income in Walla Walla is $66,748, 32% 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 Walla Walla?
The median home value in Walla Walla is $393,600, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Walla Walla?
The median gross rent in Walla Walla is $1,323 per month, about 33% of household income.
Is Walla Walla, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 30% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 7.7%; a poverty rate of 14.3%.
What is the median age in Walla Walla?
The median age in Walla Walla is 37.4 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Walla Walla?
The average commute to work in Walla Walla is 13 minutes; 13.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Walla Walla?
The unemployment rate in Walla Walla is 7.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Walla Walla?
27.6% of adults in Walla Walla 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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