Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
20%
College Place, WA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,074
Population
10,250
Renter Mix
43% Rent
A tranquil suburb amid the rugged beauty of eastern Washington
Suburb
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College
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Affordable
College Place sits right against the edge of Walla Walla in southeastern Washington, so living here means small-city calm with a bigger city's conveniences just minutes away. The city is home to Walla Walla Valley College, which was established in the late 1800s and remains one of the city's most recognizable anchors. That academic presence gives the area a steady, grounded energy, and the surrounding wine country adds natural beauty.
Housing here leans toward single-family homes and modest apartment communities spread across quiet, tree-lined streets. Renters will find a mix of older craftsman-style homes converted into rental units alongside newer apartment communities that cater to students and others drawn to the area. The pace is relaxed, the streets are walkable, and the overall cost of living tends to be more accessible than larger Pacific Northwest cities.
Walla Walla is essentially a short drive away, offering expanded dining, cultural venues, and employment options, so College Place residents often enjoy the best of both worlds. The Blue Mountains sit on the eastern horizon, making the setting feel grounded in the natural landscape of the Inland Northwest.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$61,313
Average: $84,806
Education
2,928
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,791
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
College Place has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
43%
Non-Renters
57%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
25%
Other Education
75%
Rent Trends
As of August 2026, the average apartment rent in College Place, WA is $736 for a studio, $1,074 for one bedroom, and $1,366 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in College Place has increased by 0.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,074/month
576 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly College Place, WA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
734 Students
Meadow Brook Intermediate School
Public
Grades 4-6
256 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
399 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
502 Students
College Place Open Doors Program
Public
Grades 9-12
8 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Fort Walla Walla Park
- Whitman Mission National Historic Site
- Pioneer Park of Walla Walla
- Rooks Park
Military Bases
Airports
- Walla Walla Regional
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.