Livability Score

79
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (12) A+
Cookie Tree Bakery and Café
Coffee Shop
Coffee Connection Café
Coffee Shop
The Maple Counter Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Patisserie
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Peach & Pear
Coffee Shop
Coffee Perk
Coffee Shop
Olive Marketplace and Cafe
Coffee Shop
Coffee Cravings
Coffee Shop
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Coffee Shop
Blue Palm Frozen Yogurt
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Atlas
Coffee Shop
Blackcup Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (5) A+
Cordiner Hall
Theatre Arts
Hunter Conservatory
Theatre Arts
Harper Joy Theatre
Theatre Arts
Pioneer Park Aviary
Zoo
Grand Cinema
Cinema
Brushes N' Brix
Attraction
Food and Drink (34) A+
Graze
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Sinclair Estates Vineyards
Bar
Fort Walla Walla Cellars
Bar
DaMa Wineries
Bar
Chateau Rollat Winery
Bar
Laht Neppur Ale House
Bar
Frosted: The Cupcake Shop
Sweets
Mansion Creek Cellars
Bar
Rotie Cellar
Bar
Rotie Cellar
Deli
The Chocolate Shop
Bar
The Chocolate Shop
Deli
Onion World
Fast Food
Otis Kenyon Wine
Deli
Otis Kenyon Wine
Bar
Mark Ryan Wines Tasting Room
Bar
Olive Marketplace and Cafe
Deli
Cayuse Vineyards
Bar
Sapolil Cellars
Deli
Sapolil Cellars
Bar
Bright's Candies
Sweets
Salumiere Cesario
Deli
Morrison Lane
Bar
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Ace of Clubs Gym
Gym
Gospel Outreach
Community Centre
Groceries (6) A+
Cookie Tree Bakery and Café
Bakery
Walla Walla Baking Company
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Super 1 Foods
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Roger's Bakery and Cafe
Bakery
Andy's Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (17) C-
Ankeny Field
Park
Borleske Stadium
Park
Washington Park
Park
Wildwood Park
Park
Menlo Park
Park
Pioneer Park
Park
Jefferson Park
Park
Walla Walla County Fairgrounds
Park
Tietan Park
Park
Fort Walla Walla Park
Park
Vista Terrace Park
Park
Murr Field
Park
Lions Park
Park
Mill Creek Sportsplex
Park
Kiwanis Park
Park
Lyon's City Park
Park
Mill Creek Recreation Area
Park
Rooks Park
Park
Shops (33) A+
La Colombina
Fashion
Hidden Treasure
Discount Store
Main Street Furniture Co.
Furniture
Lost Boardroom
Clothing
Sweets Shoppe
Clothing
Walla Walla Clothing Co.
Clothing
Allegro Cyclery
Bicycle
Macy's
Department Store
Studio Opal
Clothing
Door Number Two
Clothing
Book and Game Company
Books
Verizon
Electronics
Sweetwater Paper and Home Design
Gift Shop
Martin's Jewelers
Fashion
Inland Octopus
Toys
DeBouché
Furniture
Falkenberg's Jewelers
Fashion
CITY SLICKERS
Beauty
Valley Vision Clinic
Optician
Uptown Family Hair Salon
Hairdresser
PDQ
Convenience Store
Good Guys PDQ
Convenience Store
Bicycle Barn
Bicycle
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Impress Salon
Hairdresser
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 1.6% take public transportation in Walla Walla.
Public Transit Stops (12)
Stops & Stations A+
Whitman College
Bus Stop
Walla Walla Transit Center
Bus Station
Walla Walla Transit Center
Bus Stop
Walla Walla Transit Center
Bus Stop
Walla Walla Transit Center
Bus Stop
Walla Walla Transit Center
Bus Stop
White & Isaacs West Bound
Bus Stop
Southeast Washington Transportation Cooperative
Bus Station
White & Isaacs East Bound
Bus Stop
Larch and Whitman Dr
Bus Stop
C Street and Damson
Bus Stop
Larch and 6th Street
Bus Stop
Birch and A Street
Bus Stop
College Ave and C Street
Bus Stop
Walla Walla Airport
Bus Stop
4th & College East Bound
Bus Stop
4th & College College Place Circulator
Bus Stop
Larch and Mockingbird
Bus Stop
4th Street and Bade
Bus Stop
10th & College West Bound
Bus Stop
10th & College East Bound
Bus Stop
Walmart
Bus Stop
College Ave and 13th
Bus Stop
Academy and 3rd Street
Bus Stop
College Ave and Lamperti
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.6% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Walla Walla is 105/100 - which is 11% lower than Washington.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime D

Walla Walla crime rates are 3,431 per 100k, which is 8% lower than Washington
Property Crime
3,059 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
372 crimes per 100k C-
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employment C

The median income in Walla Walla is $54,412 - which is 13% lower than Washington.
Med. Household Income
$54,412 D-
Unemployment Rate
3.3% B-
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (14)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Walla Walla County Sheriff
Police
Providence Saint Mary Medical Center
Hospital
Walla Walla Fire District Station 1
Fire Station
Jonathan M. Wainwright Memorial VA Medical Center
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Washington State Patrol
Police
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Fire Station 2
Fire Station
Walla Walla County Fire Station 4
Fire Station
Blue Mountain Dental Care
Dentist
Fire Station 43
Fire Station
Dan Kaylor Family Dentistry
Dentist
College Place Police Department
Police
College Place Fire Station
Fire Station
College Place Police Offices
Police
College Place Fire Department
Fire Station
Aspen Dental
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Walla Walla home prices are $225,700 - which is 16% lower than Washington
Home Price
$225,700 A-
Home Appreciation Rate
23% A+
Home Affordability
4.1x (home price to income ratio) D
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schools C-

The Walla Walla graduation rate is 80% - which is 8% lower than Washington
School Test Scores
41% F
High School Grad. Rates
80% D+
Elementary Schools (12) D-
Willow Public School
Sharpstein Elementary School
Green Park Elementary School
Garrison Middle School
Blue Ridge Elementary
Edison Elementary School - Walla Walla
Pioneer Middle School
Berney Elementary School
Prospect Point Elementary
Assumption School
St Basil Academy Of Classical Studies
Davis Elementary
Rogers Adventist School
Liberty Christian School
John Sager Middle School
High Schools (7) A+
Walla Walla County Juvenile Detention
Lincoln High School
Desales Catholic High School
Opportunity Youth Reengagement
Walla Walla High School
Se Area Technical Skills Center
Alternative Education Program
Walla Walla Valley Academy
College Place Open Doors Program
College Place High School
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ratings F

Walla Walla has an overall rating of 19% from 10 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes F
User Surveys (8)
From AreaVibes F
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Walla Walla, WA Area Guide

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Walla Walla Area Facts

  • Walla Walla has a Livability Score of 79/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Walla Walla crime rates are 8% lower than the Washington average
  • Cost of living in Walla Walla is 11% lower than the Washington average

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Pretty on the outside, rotten on the inside 0.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jun 26, 2019) Very closed community unless your the right kind of person. Town image and impression is EVERYTHING, as tourist wine dollars are so important. No real diversity, Hispanic and white, that's about it, nothing terribly progressive about the vibe or culture in the town. Hotter than h ...Read More ell 3 months of the year, dry and dusty. Don't worry about thradiation from Hanford, I think it's finally contained. Read Less
Terribly Depressed and Broke 0.5 rating By Norm5 ( Aug 27, 2015) I traveled there with family and apart from the Vineyards, I can say clearly that this is NO place to raise a family or work. It is isolated and has very few resources. The Veterans Administration building has very little air conditioning and you just sweat inside during the summ ...Read More er. There are dilapidated homes and buildings everywhere. I had hoped for a very different outcome, but reality is reality and this place is economically devastated. Beware, what you see about this city online is very far from reality. What is strange is real estate online for Walla Walla is pretty expensive but when you get there you are asking yourself why would anyone want to live here much less invest in the community. Sad for small town America these days, it seems to be everywhere but especially this place. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Walla Walla? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Ankeny Field
      Borleske Stadium
      Washington Park
      Wildwood Park
      Menlo Park
      Pioneer Park
      Jefferson Park
      Walla Walla County Fairgrounds

      Entertainment

      Cordiner Hall
      Hunter Conservatory
      Harper Joy Theatre
      Pioneer Park Aviary
      Grand Cinema
      Brushes N' Brix

      Food & Drink

      Graze
      Subway
      Sinclair Estates Vineyards
      Fort Walla Walla Cellars
      DaMa Wineries
      Chateau Rollat Winery
      Laht Neppur Ale House
      Frosted: The Cupcake Shop

      A- Commute

      Is public transit available in Walla Walla? Of all people who commute, 1.6% take public transportation in Walla Walla.
      Drive to Work
      67%

      9% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      9%

      6% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Walla Walla? The cost of living in Walla Walla is 105/100 - which is 11% lower than Washington.
      Walla Walla
      105

      5% more expensive than average

      Washington
      118

      18% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D Crime

      What is the crime rate in Walla Walla? Walla Walla crime rates are 3,431, which are 8% lower than Washington
      Total Crime
      3,431 per 100k people

      48% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 30

      48% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      61%

      Year over year crime is up

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Walla Walla? The median income in Walla Walla is $54,412 which is 13% lower than Washington.
      Median household income
      $54,4122% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $26,45111% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      29% lower than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

      Is Walla Walla a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Jonathan M. Wainwright Memorial VA Medical Center
      Providence Saint Mary Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Walla Walla home prices? Walla Walla home prices are $225,700 - which is 16% lower than Washington
      Median home value
      $225,70022% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9945% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      58%

      9% lower than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Walla Walla have good schools? The Walla Walla graduation rate is 80% - which is 8% lower than Washington
      High school grad. rates
      80%

      4% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      41%

      16% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      18:1

      10% higher than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Walla Walla a good place to live? Walla Walla has an overall rating of 19% from 10 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      19%

      10 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      10%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      42%

      8 total surveys

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