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Walla Walla, WA

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Walla Walla, WA

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Demographics

Majority WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 51
Population33,766
Foreign Born3.4%
Population Density2,399people per mi²
Median Age38.1 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
B+
Good

Above-average quality of iife. The area offers a reasonable cost of living, decent mobility, and a mix of neighborhood amenities.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

111/100

11% above national average

A-

The Real Cost of Living in Walla Walla, Washington

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $19k$35k
Comfortable $69k$102k
Luxury $118k+$183k+
Elite (Top 5%) $140k+$217k+
Affordability Ratio

64%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean91%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
24
Poor
4
Negative
3

Groceries

5 within 10 miles

0.4mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

0.2mi

Airport

Page Airport-9W2

0.8mi

Post Office

USPS — Walla Walla, WA

0.3mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

1 private club within 10 miles.

Golf3Nearest 0.9 mi
Camping20Nearest 20.2 mi
Marina0 
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 108.3 mi
Gun Range4Nearest 2.5 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C-
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$65k+12.6%
13% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$947k
44% above US avg
College Educated
28.9%
17% below US avg
WFH
13.1%
8% below US avg
Homeownership
60.0%
8% below US avg
Median Home
$357k
26% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
C
Moderate

Crime rates similar to the national median for U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
20.1
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
+11.0%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+36.0%
Homicide
0.09 / 1k Residents230% above state avg
Robbery
0.30 / 1k Residents38% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
2.84 / 1k Residents57% above state avg

Property Crime

5yr−14.0%
Burglary
2.07 / 1k Residents30% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
12.33 / 1k Residents5% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
1.51 / 1k Residents35% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+5Leans Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Walla Walla, Washington
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B-
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
C-
Weak10.7% of income
Property Rights
C-
FairIJ Grade C-
Firearm Rights
F
PoorFPC Grade F
Homeschooling
D-
PoorHigh regulation

Energy independence: Importer (55% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A+
Fully OpenRetail sales legal
Gambling Laws
A
Broadly OpenCasinos · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A+
Fully LegalRecreational

Homesteading

Hardiness Zone7A~3°F min
Growing Season213 days296 frost-free
Annual Rainfall20.6"
Elevation945 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
B+
Defensible

Workable tactical position. Some exposure to population density or targets, but generally defensible in a crisis.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
A+
Great830 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor2,399/sq mi
Fallout Danger
A-
Good1 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
C-
WeakInland Flooding
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 203 mi · coast 219 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$20.3M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityPortland653k people are 212 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital227 miOlympia, WA
Nearest Prison0.0 mi3 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T05:54:00.000Z

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