Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
20%
College Place
College Place, WA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,051
Population
10,250
Renter Mix
43% Rent
A tranquil suburb amid the rugged beauty of eastern Washington
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College Place is a small city in southeastern Washington, bordering the larger community of Walla Walla. The city is home to Walla Walla University, a private Seventh-Day Adventist institution serving around 2,000 students. While most of the local commercial activity in the area is found next door in Walla Walla, College Avenue features a charming assortment of cafes, bakeries, and other small, locally-owned businesses (it’s important to note that many College Place businesses are closed on Saturdays).
Living in College Place puts you in the heart of Washington’s wine country, with multiple vineyards and wineries close at hand.
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 May 2026, the average apartment rent in College Place, WA is $735 for a studio, $1,051 for one bedroom, and $1,348 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in College Place has decreased by -3.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,051/month
576 Sq Ft
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
Public
Grades PK-5
734 Students
Meadow Brook Intermediate School
Public
Grades 4-6
256 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
351 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
461 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 February 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.