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Pullman, WA

Founded 1875Whitman CountyElev. 717 m
Population
31,939
Median home
$401,700
Disaster risk
Very Low
Public schools
7
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Pullman

With about 31,939 residents, Pullman is one of Washington's notable places. Pullman was founded in 1875 and sits in Whitman County. The median age is 22.8 and the median household income is $45,097. Homes carry a median value of $401,700, and about 31% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (67.6%). Around 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 14 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
31,939
Median age
22.8
Median household income
$45,097
Per-capita income
$28,901
Poverty rate
32.1%
High-school grad or higher
97.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
62.5%
Unemployment
7.5%
Avg. commute
14.3 min
Work from home
9.8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White67.6%
Hispanic or Latino9.6%
Black1.8%
Asian10.6%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts53.3%
Service20.8%
Sales & office14.8%
Production, transportation & material moving7.6%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance3.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$401,700
Median gross rent
$1,010/mo
Owner-occupied
31.3%
Median year built
1986
Households
11,947
Avg. household size
2.19

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Pullman has 7 public schools — 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading77%
Math57%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Pullman High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Lincoln Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Franklin ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Jefferson ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Kamiak ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Sunnyside ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Pullman Community MontessoriOthercharter

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime51% below national
Pullman190
Washington365
United States386
↑ 50% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime48% below national
Pullman1,016
Washington2,941
United States1,952
↑ 27% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Pullman Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Pullman.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very Low
Top hazards · Whitman County
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
LandslideRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Low
Heat waveRelatively Low
Ice stormRelatively Low
Riverine floodingRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Pullman is in Whitman County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Pullman was founded in 1875 and sits in Whitman County. Elevation ~717 m.

Map of Pullman
Pullman, WA
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Historic places

10 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Thompson, Albert W., HallStevens HallLeonard, T. A., BarnUnited Presbyterian ChurchSwain, William, HousePullman High SchoolU.S. Post Office--PullmanCordova Theater
Notable people from Pullman
Jim MattisRobert W. ClowerMichael BaumgartnerBrian QuinnettJames R. HoltonDana SimpsonAli FarokhmaneshTamara GrigsbySuzanne La FolletteJohn Hatch
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Nearby cities
Spokane Valley (64 mi)Spokane (66 mi)Walla Walla (72 mi)Pasco (98 mi)Kennewick (102 mi)Moses Lake (103 mi)

Common questions

Pullman — frequently asked

What is the population of Pullman, Washington?
Pullman has a population of about 31,939, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Pullman?
The median home value in Pullman is $401,700, and the median gross rent is $1,010/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Pullman safe? What is the crime rate?
Pullman Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 190 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Pullman face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Whitman County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, landslide, hail.
How many schools are in Pullman?
Pullman has 7 public schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Pullman?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Pullman. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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