Walla Walla, Washington

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  3. Crime In Walla Walla
  4. Cost of Living In Walla Walla
  5. Gender In Walla Walla
  6. Household Income For Walla Walla
  7. Education In Walla Walla
  8. Race & Ethnicity In Walla Walla
About Walla Walla, Washington
Is Walla Walla, Washington a good place to live?
Walla Walla is a city in Washington state in USA with a population of 32951 residents.. The poverty rate of Walla Walla is 14.2%, which is 1% higher than national average. The typical household in Walla Walla earns $54412 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 47% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Walla Walla, only 88% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Walla Walla remained 6.2%, which is 32% higher than national rate. Nearly 1 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Walla Walla, only 26% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 40% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Walla Walla is 98, which is 2% lower than national average. Median home value in Walla Walla is $225700 , which is 2% lower than national average. While median income in Walla Walla remained $54412, which is 19% lower than national average.
Population
32951
Unemployment
6.2%
32% NAT AVG.
Poverty
14.2%
1% NAT AVG.
Overall Score
7
Median Home
$225700
2% NAT AVG.
Median Income
$54412
19% NAT AVG.
Median Rent
$994
14% NAT AVG.
Cost Of Living
98
2% NAT AVG.
People Living BPL
1 in 7
Unemployed People
1 in 16
People Earning < $10,000
1 in 13
People Earning < $50,000
47%
People with <= High School
1 in 2.9
People With Any Degree
1 in 2.6
Pros & Cons Overview

Jobs60%

Housing80%

Affordability50%

Safety60%

Amenities90%

Diversity85%

Education70%

Commute95%

Is Walla Walla, Washington safe place to live?
The overall crime rate in Walla Walla, Washington is 8% higher than national average. The violent crime rate of Walla Walla is 35% lower than national average. While the property crime rate of Walla Walla is 16% higher than national average. You have 1 in 397 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 44 chance of being victim of property crime.
Crime Cases
832
Violent : 83
Property : 749
Total Crime
8% NAT. AVG.
17% STATE AVG.
2525.5 (per 100k)
Violent Crime
35% NAT. AVG.
14% STATE AVG.
251.9 (per 100k)
Property Crime
16% NAT. AVG.
17% STATE AVG.
2273.6 (per 100k)
Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Walla Walla
Violent crime
1 in 397
Property crime
1 in 44
Robbery
1 in 2996
Burglary
1 in 262
Assault
1 in 646
Car Theft
1 in 659
Walla Walla : Property Crime Ranking
Ranking Total
Crime		 Property
Crime		 Burglary Larceny Car
Thefts
In Washington 46 47 41 48 50
In USA 1126 1069 814 1048 1137
Walla Walla : Violent Crime Ranking
Ranking Violent
Crime		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
In Washington 29 32 45 27 10
In USA 1222 330 808 1260 553

Violent Crime


Crime Type Count Walla Walla
Washington
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Violent Crime 83 251.9 293.7 387.8
Murder 0 0 3.91 6.5
Robbery 11 33.4 67.37 73.9
Assault 51 154.8 187.62 279.7
Rape 21 63.7 34.8 27.7
Property Crime


Crime Type Count Walla Walla
 Washington
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Property Crime 749 2273.6 2732.44 1,958.2
Burglary 126 382.5 522.08 314.2
Larceny 573 1739.3 1854.23 1,398
Car Theft 50 151.8 356.13 246
Violent Crime Comparison
Property Crime Comparison

Cost of Living
Expense Walla Walla Washington National Avg.
Services 99 112 100
Groceries 105 110 100
Health 126 122 100
Housing 91 136 100
Transportation 114 123 100
Utilities 95 91 100
Cost of Living
Gender
Gender Walla Walla Washington Country
Female 47.4% 50% 50.8%
Male 52.6% 50% 49.2%
Gender

Household Income


Income Walla Walla Washington Country
Less than $10,000 7.8% 4.4% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.1% 3.1% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.5% 6.5% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 8% 6.9% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.6% 10.8% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.2% 17.1% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.1% 13.6% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 14% 18.2% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.3% 8.9% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 3.4% 10.5% 8.3%
Education


Education Walla Walla Washington Country
< 9th Grade 4% 3% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 8% 5% 7.0%
High School or GED 22% 22% 27.0%
Other College 28% 23% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 12% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 14% 23% 20.0%
Master's Degree 9% 10% 9.0%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 1.0%
Household Income
Education
Race / Ethnicity


Ethnicity Walla Walla Washington Country
White 68.6% 67.5% 60.1%
African American 2.1% 3.7% 12.2%
American Indian 0.3% 1% 0.6%
Asian 2.7% 8.7% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.2% 0.7% 0.2%
Other 0% 0.3% 0.3%
Multiracial 3.8% 5.2% 2.8%
Hispanic 22.4% 12.9% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity