Life in Walla Walla research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Walla Walla over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Walla Walla:
The population in Walla Walla is 33,842.
The median home value in Walla Walla is $398,968.
The median income in Walla Walla is $58,179.
The cost of living in Walla Walla is 96 which is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Walla Walla is $1,109.
The unemployment rate in Walla Walla is 6.1%.
The poverty rate in Walla Walla is 13.6%.
The average high in Walla Walla is 64.3° and the average low is 42.6°.
Crime in Walla Walla summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Walla Walla. Key points include:
There were 1,163 total crimes in Walla Walla in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Walla Walla is 3,430.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Walla Walla is 371.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Walla Walla is 3,059.1 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Walla Walla is 47.61% above the national average.
Statistic | Count Raw |
Walla Walla / 100k People |
Washington / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,163 | 3,430.8 | 3,026.1 | 2,324.2 |
Violent Crime | 126 | 371.7 | 293.7 | 369.8 |
Murder | 2 | 5.9 | 3.9 | 6.3 |
Robbery | 10 | 29.5 | 67.4 | 66.1 |
Aggravated Assault | 87 | 256.6 | 187.6 | 268.2 |
Property Crime | 1,037 | 3,059.1 | 2,732.4 | 1,954.4 |
Burglary | 206 | 607.7 | 522.1 | 269.8 |
Larceny | 741 | 2,185.9 | 1,854.2 | 1,401.9 |
Car Theft | 90 | 265.5 | 356.1 | 282.7 |
Cost of living in Walla Walla summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Walla Walla. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Washington. Key points include:
The cost of living in Walla Walla is 96 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Walla Walla is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Walla Walla is $398,968.
The median income in Walla Walla is $58,179.
Living Expense | Walla Walla | Washington | National Average | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Overall | 96 | 115 | 100 | |
Services | 95 | 112 | 100 | |
Groceries | 100 | 109 | 100 | |
Health | 122 | 119 | 100 | |
Housing | 89 | 129 | 100 | |
Transportation | 106 | 116 | 100 | |
Utilities | 94 | 90 | 100 |
The average high in Walla Walla is 64.3° and the average low is 42.6°.
There are 45.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 17.8 inches of precipitation each year with 10.4 inches of snow.
Stat | Walla Walla |
---|---|
Average Annual High | 64.3 |
Average Annual Low | 42.6 |
Annual Precipitation Days | 45.6 |
Average Annual Precipitation | 17.8 |
Average Annual Snowfall | 10.4 |
The current population in Walla Walla is 33,842. The population has increased 8.5% from 2010.
Year | Population | % Change |
---|---|---|
2022 | 33,842 | 3.4% |
2021 | 32,731 | 0.4% |
2020 | 32,585 | 2.0% |
2019 | 31,952 | -0.0% |
2018 | 31,957 | 0.2% |
2017 | 31,895 | 0.4% |
2016 | 31,772 | 0.6% |
2015 | 31,595 | 0.5% |
2014 | 31,432 | 0.8% |
2013 | 31,177 | - |
66.6% White with 22,553 White residents.
2.9% African American with 967 African American residents.
0.4% American Indian with 146 American Indian residents.
2.4% Asian with 799 Asian residents.
0.3% Hawaiian with 85 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 30 Other residents.
3.7% Two Or More with 1,268 Two Or More residents.
23.6% Hispanic with 7,994 Hispanic residents.
Race | Walla Walla | WA | USA |
---|---|---|---|
White | 66.6% | 65.5% | 58.9% |
African American | 2.9% | 3.8% | 12.1% |
American Indian | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
Asian | 2.4% | 9.1% | 5.7% |
Hawaiian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Other | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
Two Or More | 3.7% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
Hispanic | 23.6% | 13.5% | 18.7% |
Walla Walla is 48.4% female with 16,374 female residents.
Walla Walla is 51.6% male with 17,468 male residents.
Gender | Walla Walla | WA | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Female | 48.4% | 49.6% | 50.4% |
Male | 51.6% | 50.4% | 49.6% |
5.0% of adults in Walla Walla completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Walla Walla completed 9-12th grade.
22.0% of adults in Walla Walla completed high school / ged.
25.0% of adults in Walla Walla completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Walla Walla completed associate's degree.
16.0% of adults in Walla Walla completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% of adults in Walla Walla completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Walla Walla completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Walla Walla completed doctorate degree.
Education | Walla Walla | WA | USA |
---|---|---|---|
< 9th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
High School / GED | 22.0% | 22.0% | 26.0% |
Some College | 25.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 23.0% | 21.0% |
Master's Degree | 9.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
5.5% of households in Walla Walla earn Less than $10,000.
8.1% of households in Walla Walla earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.4% of households in Walla Walla earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.1% of households in Walla Walla earn $25,000 to $34,999.
15.3% of households in Walla Walla earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.6% of households in Walla Walla earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.8% of households in Walla Walla earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.8% of households in Walla Walla earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.8% of households in Walla Walla earn $150,000 to $199,999.
6.7% of households in Walla Walla earn $200,000 or more.
Income | Walla Walla | WA | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Less than $10,000 | 5.5% | 3.7% | 4.9% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 8.1% | 2.8% | 3.8% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 8.4% | 5.3% | 7.0% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 6.1% | 5.7% | 7.4% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 15.3% | 9.1% | 10.7% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 17.6% | 15.2% | 16.1% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 12.8% | 13.0% | 12.8% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 13.8% | 19.0% | 17.1% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 5.8% | 10.8% | 8.8% |
$200,000 or more | 6.7% | 15.4% | 11.4% |