Walla Walla, WA Economy


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Walla Walla, WA is a small city located in the southeastern corner of Washington state. It has a population of over 31,000 and offers many amenities for its residents. Rent for two bedroom apartments in the area averages around $1,250, which is slightly lower than the national average of $1,430. The grocery cost index in Walla Walla is also comparable to that of the rest of the country at 100. Walla Walla is home to several local businesses and attractions such as Whitman College, Silver Lake Winery, Little Tin Shed Distilling Co., and Whitehouse-Crawford Restaurant. Additionally, it's near one of Washington's only ski resorts at Bluewood Ski Area. With its affordable housing market and a variety of activities to choose from, Walla Walla provides an ideal environment to live and work in for people from all walks of life.

Walla Walla has an unemployment rate of 5.8%. The US average is 6.0%.

Walla Walla has seen the job market increase by 2.2% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 37.4%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Walla Walla
- The Sales Tax Rate for Walla Walla is 8.9%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Walla Walla is 0.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Walla Walla
- The average income of a Walla Walla resident is $20,962 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Walla Walla resident is $55,648 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyWalla Walla, WashingtonUnited States
  5.86
  -2.0%-6.2%
  37.4%33.5%
  8.9%6.2%
  0.0%4.6%
  $28,212$37,638
  $55,648$69,021
  $76,738$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  2.8%1.2%
  0.1%0.5%
  5.6%6.8%
  10.1%10.0%
  1.7%2.5%
  12.2%11.0%
  3.4%4.8%
  0.6%0.8%
  1.3%1.9%
  3.6%4.7%
  1.1%1.9%
  6.4%7.6%
  0.4%0.1%
  2.1%4.2%
  12.7%9.3%
  13.8%14.0%
  0.8%2.1%
  13.2%7.0%
  3.4%4.8%
  4.7%4.7%
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The saying is Walla Walla-the town so nice they named it twice!! Thats about it. Oh and if there's anything you learn about living here, and leave. Much like a  More

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While I was born and raised here, I have subsequently lived in the Portland and Seattle areas. We chose to retire in Walla Walla as the cost of living is far more  More

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Over 5 years ago

Extreme gentrification in progress. Best place for white people who are retired, or professional families living on one income, or those in the wine industry. This is a  More

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