Walla Walla County, Washington
Among the top 5% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 12% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade A, better than 94% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 60% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A+, better than 95% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 35% of US counties
- top 3% for commute time
- top 5% for summer humidity
- bottom 8% for sales tax
Walla Walla County is a county in Washington with about 62,000 residents. It grades A+ for getting around and D for affordability. Standout strengths include commute time, summer humidity, and air quality. It rates lower on property crime and sales tax.
Official websiteco.walla-walla.wa.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, dry summers · Cool winters · Dry · Light snow
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Precipitation 1.9 in0.7 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$67k67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$46kbetter than 39% of US counties
Home Value$332k90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 20% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 15% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.91%better than 45% of US counties
Income Tax1.37%better than 81% of US counties
Sales Tax9.38%better than 8% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden9.02%better than 60% of US counties
Unemployment5.8%better than 29% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)36°F55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)75°F36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation17.5 in9th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall6.9 inbetter than 60% of US counties
Sunny Days258 daysbetter than 75% of US counties
Summer Humidity46°Fbetter than 95% of US counties
Comfortable Days75 daysbetter than 38% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk60.4better than 39% of US counties
Air Quality28 AQIbetter than 91% of US counties
School Quality92.9better than 89% of US counties
Violent Crime713/100kbetter than 55% of US counties
Property Crime2360/100kbetter than 9% of US counties
Community
Population62,15073rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age38.021st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3864th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0160th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)70.1%35th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.9%49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)22.3%86th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.7%81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.0%65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time15 minbetter than 97% of US counties
Walkability8.6/20better than 89% of US counties
Airport Distance102 mibetter than 47% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access88.6%better than 82% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.00better than 12% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 37% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Walla Walla County an affordable place to live?
- Walla Walla County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $46k, better than 39% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Walla Walla County?
- The median home value in Walla Walla County is $332k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Walla Walla County?
- Median household income in Walla Walla County is $67k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Walla Walla County?
- Median gross rent in Walla Walla County is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Walla Walla County safe?
- Walla Walla County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 713/100k (better than 55%). Property crime is 2360/100k.
- What is the weather like in Walla Walla County?
- Walla Walla County averages 75°F in July and 36°F in January, with 17.5 in of annual precipitation and about 258 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Walla Walla County?
- Public-school quality in Walla Walla County is above average, scoring better than 89% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Walla Walla County?
- The average one-way commute in Walla Walla County is 15 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)