Walla Walla, Washington
Among the top 10% of US places for weather.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 27% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade A, better than 90% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B+, better than 72% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 87% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 60% of US places
- top 1% for commute time
- top 6% for summer humidity
- bottom 6% for sales tax
Walla Walla is a mid-size city in Washington with about 34,000 residents. It grades A for weather and C for affordability. Standout strengths include commute time, summer humidity, and park & nature access. It rates lower on property crime and sales tax.
Official websitewallawallawa.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, dry summers · Cool winters · Dry · Light snow
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Precipitation 2.0 in0.7 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$58k43rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$46kbetter than 49% of US places
Home Value$315k79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 32% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 32% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.92%better than 55% of US places
Income Tax0.00%better than 92% of US places
Sales Tax9.38%better than 6% of US places
Estimated total tax burden8.04%better than 77% of US places
Unemployment6.1%better than 31% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)36°F62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)75°F45th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation17.9 in11th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall9.0 inbetter than 62% of US places
Sunny Days258 daysbetter than 77% of US places
Summer Humidity46°Fbetter than 94% of US places
Comfortable Days77 daysbetter than 37% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk39.8better than 82% of US places
Air Quality38 AQIbetter than 82% of US places
School Quality100.0better than 93% of US places
Violent Crime976/100kbetter than 37% of US places
Property Crime3077/100kbetter than 6% of US places
Community
Population33,84296th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age37.232nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4276th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0768th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven35th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)66.6%28th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)2.9%70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)23.6%87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.4%82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.5%67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time13 minbetter than 99% of US places
Walkability10.9/20better than 89% of US places
Airport Distance114 mibetter than 30% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access85.7%better than 48% of US places
Amenities Nearby29.25better than 28% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 94% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Walla Walla an affordable place to live?
- Walla Walla is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $46k, better than 49% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Walla Walla?
- The median home value in Walla Walla is $315k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Walla Walla?
- Median household income in Walla Walla is $58k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Walla Walla?
- Median gross rent in Walla Walla is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Walla Walla safe?
- Walla Walla is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 976/100k (better than 37%). Property crime is 3077/100k.
- What is the weather like in Walla Walla?
- Walla Walla averages 75°F in July and 36°F in January, with 17.9 in of annual precipitation and about 258 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Walla Walla?
- Public-school quality in Walla Walla is above average, scoring better than 93% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Walla Walla?
- The average one-way commute in Walla Walla is 13 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)