College Place School District, WA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
14,695 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
69.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
37.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$79,900 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$390,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$673 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$879 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
66.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Walla Walla County
4
Walla Walla Metro Area
4
Washington
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Walla Walla County
6
Walla Walla Metro Area
6
Washington
6

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 32% of residents leaning left and 62% leaning right.

Liberal (33%) (63%) Conservative

Climate

Cold semi-arid climate. Dry grassland climate with cold winters and moderate seasonal temperature swings. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 3 35
Feb 1 2 38
Mar 1 0 46
Apr 1 0 52
May 1 0 59
Jun 1 0 66
Jul 0 0 73
Aug 0 0 73
Sep 1 0 64
Oct 1 0 52
Nov 2 1 41
Dec 2 3 33

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Schools

Walla Walla Valley Academy
2 miles, E · 4.6star
John Sager Middle School
2 miles, E · 1.9star
College Place High School
2 miles, E · 4.1star

Colleges

Walla Walla University
3 miles, E · 2.8star
Whitman College
6 miles, E · 3.2star
Walla Walla Community College
8 miles, E · 1.9star
Blue Mountain Community College
30 miles, SW · 1.4star

Hospitals

St Anthony Hospital
32 miles, SW · 4.1star
Lourdes Medical Center
34 miles, NW · 4.1star

Airports

Tri-Cities Airport
36 miles, NW · 1star
Spokane International Airport
118 miles, NE · 1.9star
Roberts Field
180 miles, W · 1.4star