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Walla Walla, WA


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Walla Walla, Washington

Introduction to Walla Walla, Washington

Walla Walla, Washington, in Walla Walla county, is 39 miles E of Kennewick, Washington (center to center) and 212 miles E of Portland, Oregon. The city contains a population of approximately 29,686.

Walla Walla History

The present day city of Walla Walla was originally known as Steptoeville, named after Colonel Steptoe. Later on, the area was named after the Walla Walla Indian tribe who once inhabited the region. During 1836, Marcus Whitman and his wife, Narcissa Whitman, visited the place and established Whitman Mission in order to convert the local Walla Walla tribe to Christianity. However, they were killed by the Cayuse tribe. Walla Walla was incorporated on January 11, 1862.

Walla Walla and nearby Attractions

  • Whitman Mission National Historic Site
  • Fort Walla Walla Museum
  • Walla Walla Skatepark
  • Lewis and Clark Trail State Park
  • Bruce Memorial Museum
  • Children's Museum of Walla Walla

Things To Do In Walla Walla

In the city of Walla Walla, you can visit the Children’s Museum of Walla Walla and the Kirkman House Museum to explore the history of the region. Leisure hours can also be spent at Jefferson Park, Fort Walla Walla Park, Tietan Park, Pioneer Park, Wildwood Park, and Lions Park. You can shop for vintage collections at the Antique Mall of Walla Walla. You can also enjoy shopping at the Southgate Shopping Center, Eastgate Shopping Center and Plaza Shopping Center.

Walla Walla Transportation

Walla Walla Regional Airport is nearby.

Walla Walla Higher Education

Walla Walla Community College and Whitman College are the local colleges.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyWalla Walla Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyWalla Walla Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 13%Walla Walla Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Walla Walla, WA

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens87
Racial Diversity59
Well-Paid Single Men57
Age of the Population44
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size44
Portion of People Married43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults57
Median Family Income34
People Above Poverty23
People in Middle Class or Better23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home86
Public Transportation Use35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents97
People Living Alone88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Affordability of Property Taxes76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64
Housing Recently Built22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime43
Low Property Crime45

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