Census ACS · #539 MSA
Walla Walla Metro Area
The Walla Walla, Wa Metropolitan Statistical Area has 62,102 residents. The median household income is $72,212 and the median home value is $375,600.
62,102
Population
49
People / sq mi
$72,212
Median Income
$375,600
Median Home Value
The Walla Walla CBSA covers 1,270 sq mi of land at 48.9 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 75.3% |
| Black or African American | 1.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.1% |
Economy & Income
$72,212
Median Household Income
$37,562
Per Capita Income
8.4%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Walla Walla metro's price level is 98.5 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 1.5% lower the US average. The local median income of $72,212 has the buying power of $73,298 in average-priced US metros.
98.5
Price Level (US = 100)
$73,298
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$72,212
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$375,600
Median Home Value
$1,113
Median Rent
65.9%
Homeownership
Education
89.2%
High School+
30.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.8%
Drive Alone
11.2%
Work From Home
14.9 min
Avg Commute
37.0%
Foreign Born
Walla Walla spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Walla Walla, Wa Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 62,102 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #539 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Walla Walla metro area is $72,212, with a per capita income of $37,562.
The Walla Walla, Wa CBSA spans the state of Washington.
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Data for the Walla Walla, Wa CBSA (47460) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Housing cost is the defining feature of Walla Walla: the median home is valued at $375,600. Walla Walla is a metro area in WA with a population of 62,102.
Median household income is $72,212, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 8.4%, below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $375,600, with typical rent around $1,113.
30.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%.
High housing values reframe the income picture in Walla Walla — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.