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Walla Walla, WA

Founded 1856Walla Walla CountyElev. 287 m
Population
33,766
Median home
$356,600
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
16
Sex offenders
2

Overview

About Walla Walla

Walla Walla is home to roughly 33,766 residents. Walla Walla was founded in 1856 and sits in Walla Walla County. The median age is 38.1 and the median household income is $65,493. Homes carry a median value of $356,600, and about 60% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (65.7%). Around 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 13 minutes.

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

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
33,766
Median age
38.1
Median household income
$65,493
Per-capita income
$35,271
Poverty rate
14.4%
High-school grad or higher
89%
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.9%
Unemployment
6.6%
Avg. commute
12.7 min
Work from home
13.1%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White65.7%
Hispanic or Latino24.3%
Black2.6%
Asian2.3%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts34.8%
Service25%
Sales & office17.7%
Production, transportation & material moving15%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.5%

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

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$356,600
Median gross rent
$1,176/mo
Owner-occupied
60%
Median year built
1965
Households
13,269
Avg. household size
2.28

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

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Walla Walla has 16 public schools — 6 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading52%
Math40%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Lincoln High SchoolHighGrades 7–12
SE AREA TECHNICAL SKILLS CENTERHighGrades 11–12
Walla Walla County Juvenile DetentionHighGrades 8–12
Walla Walla High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Walla Walla Open DoorsHighGrades 11–12
Garrison Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Pioneer Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Berney Elementary SchoolElementary
Edison Elementary SchoolElementary
Green Park Elementary SchoolElementary
Prospect Point ElementaryElementary
Sharpstein Elementary SchoolElementary
Walla Walla Center for Children and FamiliesElementary
Walla Walla OnlineOther

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

Safety

Crime

violent crime5% below national
Walla Walla365
Washington365
United States386
↓ 5% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime28% above national
Walla Walla2,489
Washington2,941
United States1,952
↓ 23% lower than 2019
2019–2023

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

Environment

Environmental hazards

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

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

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Walla Walla County
Ice stormRelatively High
EarthquakeRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Low
HailRelatively Low

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

Context

Neighborhood info

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

Walla Walla was founded in 1856 and sits in Walla Walla County. Elevation ~287 m.

Map of Walla Walla
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Historic places

22 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Osterman HouseDacres HotelSmall-Elliott HouseLudwigs, George, HouseKirkman HouseMemorial Building, Whitman CollegeBoyer, John F., HouseWalla Walla Public Library
Notable people from Walla Walla
Adam WestHamza YusufConnor TrinneerRobert N. BradburyThomas KelatiRalph P. Boas, Jr.Marion BauerWill BrandenburgSally BuzbeeKenneth Rush
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Nearby cities
Pasco (40 mi)Kennewick (41 mi)Richland (48 mi)Pullman (72 mi)Moses Lake (86 mi)Yakima (112 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Walla Walla, WA (2)

Public sex-offender registry records for Walla Walla, Washington.

Kenneth Christopher Martinez, 46
Walla Walla · Walla Walla County · 99362
AKA Ken Christopher Martinez, Kenneth Christopher Martinez
George Russell Baker, 71
Walla Walla · 99362

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Walla Walla — frequently asked

What is the population of Walla Walla, Washington?
Walla Walla has a population of about 33,766, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Walla Walla?
The median home value in Walla Walla is $356,600, and the median gross rent is $1,176/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Walla Walla safe? What is the crime rate?
Walla Walla Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 365 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Walla Walla face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Walla Walla County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, earthquake, heat wave.
How many schools are in Walla Walla?
Walla Walla has 16 public schools (6 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Walla Walla?
Public registry data lists 2 registered sex offenders in or near Walla Walla. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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