Colfax, WA

Colfax, Washington

Colfax, Washington, in Whitman county, is 53 miles S of Spokane, Washington (center to center) and 238 miles E of Seattle, Washington. There are 2,844 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Colfax

In Colfax, about 58% of adults are married. In Colfax, more so than in most cities, people can be found in one-person households.

There are a lot of senior citizens in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Colfax had a median family income of $47,589. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in Colfax.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Colfax Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Colfax that were owner-occupied was 61%. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in the city. Cheap apartment rents is one thing Colfax has going for it.

Commuting

In Colfax, 91% of commuters drive to work. The city offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try. One of the nice things about Colfax is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

Colfax strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Washington):

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 15%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 15%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Colfax, WA

Comparing Colfax to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Colfax Almanac

Colfax Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Colfax Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Colfax, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Colfax High Schools (2004)

COLFAX HIGH SCHOOL
1110 N. MORTON STREET
509-397-4368
Serves 266 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.7

Colfax Colleges

(List of All Washington Colleges)

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