Walla Walla County Area Home Supply Charts

This page looks at a variety of Walla Walla County Washington housing market data taken from the most recent 2021 American Community Survey census data. Housing units are structures such as a single family home, apartment community, mobile home park, public housing, etc. where a person or family live and live separately from other residents of the building. Figure 1 shows the total number of housing units for each city. Walla Walla County indicates it has a Housing Units of 24,871 which is the third most housing units of all other counties in the greater Walla Walla County region.

Figure 2 illustrates the housing density in the Walla Walla County housing market as measured by housing units per square land mile (includes single family homes, apartments, etc.) Walla Walla County indicates it has a Housing Density of 19.6 which is the second most housing densities of all the counties in the greater Walla Walla County region. The county with the highest housing density in the area is Franklin County which depicts a density of 23.0 (17.7% larger). Comparing housing density to the United States average of 39.2, Walla Walla County is approximately half the size. Also, measured against the state of Washington, housing density of 47.4, Walla Walla County is approximately half the size.

In Figure 4, Walla Walla County area change in the number of housing units and is a forward gauge (along with population change) for any potential housing shortage. Walla Walla County depicts it has a Housing Unit Change of 6.1% which is in the intermediate range of other counties in the area. The county with the highest change in the housing units in the area is Franklin County which shows a housing units of 17.2% (approximately 2.8 times bigger). Comparing change in the housing units to the United States average of 6.5%, Walla Walla County is about 6.6% smaller. Also, compared to the state of Washington, change in the housing units of 9.2%, Walla Walla County is approximately three-fourths the size.

Figure 5 shows the percentage of rental property based on that they are occupied by renters as a percent of the total number of households in the community (including homes, apartments, etc.) Walla Walla County depicts it has a Renter Percent of 36.0% which is the third most of all other counties in the local area. Figure 6 illustrates the total number of housing units that are occupied by owners. it has a Owner Percent of 64.0% which is less than most other counties in the metro area.

Walla Walla County Home Cost Charts

Looking at the housing data provided in Figure 7, the average Walla Walla County home price is illustrated for this community and a useful analysis of affordable housing. Walla Walla County shows it has a Median Home Value of $244,400 which is the highest of all counties in the greater Walla Walla County region. Figure 8 provides aggregate comparative data for the Walla Walla County Washington metro area in terms of the median housing rental rate, apartment rent, etc. Walla Walla County shows it has a Median Gross Rent of $946 which is the largest of all counties in the greater Walla Walla County region. Comparing rental rates to the United States average of $1,096, Walla Walla County is about 15.9% smaller. Also, compared with the state of Washington, rental rates of $1,337, Walla Walla County is approximately three-fourths the size.

Figure 9 provides the frequency distribution of home prices for the area and is useful for understanding affordable housing fund. Walla Walla County has the percentage of home price worth less than $50,000 the second smallest as measured by home price worth less than $50,000 of all the other counties in the surrounding region at 7% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of home price worth between $400,000 to $500,000 at 9% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the largest proportion of home price worth between $500,000 to $750,000 at 1% of the total and is ranked #1.

Median owner costs for the real estate market are shown in Figure 10 and include the costs associated with any mortgage, utility expenses, insurance, and other miscellaneous costs. Walla Walla County depicts it has a Median Owner Cost of $1,042 which is the second most median ownership cost of all the counties in the greater Walla Walla County region. Figure 11 shows the median amount of cost as a percent of total household income for people who own homes in the Walla Walla County metro area. it has a Owner Cost as % of HH Income of 17% which is more than all other counties in the local area.

The next chart, Figure 12, provides a comparison chart of the median home cost as a percent of a median worker take home earnings and is thus a valuable measure of affordable housing. Walla Walla County depicts it has a Median Home Value as Percent of Median Earnings of 488% which is the third most median home value as a percent of median worker earnings of all other counties in the greater Walla Walla County region.

Figure 14 depicts the median cost of housing for owners with also have a mortgages (versus those who do not have a mortgage because mortgage cost is included.) Walla Walla County shows it has a Median Owner Costs-With Mortgage of $1,495 which is the second most median housing cost of all the counties in the greater Walla Walla County region. Figure 15 is a chart that shows the median housing costs for owners who do not have mortgages (and therefore the cost of home ownership does not include mortgage cost.) it has a Median Owner Costs-Without Mortgage of $491 which is more than all other counties in the greater Walla Walla County region.

Figure 16 shows the distribution in total housing cost for owners of property (so not renters.) This cost includes mortgages, lines of credit interest, utilities, taxes, insurance, etc. Walla Walla County has the percentage of owner cost less than $300 the second smallest in order of owner cost less than $300 of all the other counties in the surrounding region at 13% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of owner cost between $1,500 and $2,000 at 8% of the total and is ranked #1.

Next shown in Figure 17 is the housing cost as a percent of household income for people who own their homes and have a mortgages (thus the cost of financing the home is included.) Walla Walla County depicts it has a % of Income Owner Costs-With Mortgage of 20% which is the third most cost as a percent of household income of all other counties in the greater Walla Walla County region. The county with the highest cost as a percent of household income in the area is Adams County which depicts a cost as a percent of household income of 23% (11.7% larger). Housing cost as a percent of household income for owners who do not have a mortgage is shown in Figure 18. This analysis can be useful for understanding the affordable housing for home ownership excluding any financing cost in the area shown. Walla Walla County shows it has a % of Income Owner Costs-No Mortgage of 11% which is the second most cost as a percent of household income of all the counties in the greater Walla Walla County region. The county with the highest cost as a percent of household income in the area is Columbia County which depicts a cost as a percent of household income of 11% ( only slightly larger).

Figure 19 looks at the cost of rent for rental property using the percent of total household income which is a valuable measure of financial health for the area. (The higher the proportion of rent payments to total household income is a sign of greater financial stress. Also, rent can be covered by rent assistance and rent assistance programs in the form of rent assistance.) Walla Walla County has the percentage of rent as a percent of income is less than 10 pct the second smallest in terms of rent as a percent of income is less than 10 pct of all the other counties in the metro area at 17% of the total. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of rent as a percent of income is between 10pct to 20pct at 24% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Franklin County with 24%. Third, it has the largest proportion of rent as a percent of income is between 30pct to 40pct at 11% of the total and is ranked #1. Also, it has one of the largest proportions of rent as a percent of income is between 40pct to 50pct at 24% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Whitman County with 39%.

Figure 20 shows the total housing cost for both home owners and apartment community renters in the area. Walla Walla County has the largest proportion of housing cost between $1,500 and $2,000 at 7% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the largest proportion of housing cost between $2,500 and $3,000 at 2% of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 21 shows median amount of real estate taxes paid for home owners in the region. it has a Median Real Estate Taxes Paid of $2,617 which is is the uppermost of the counties in the greater Walla Walla County region. Comparing median real estate taxes paid to the United States average of $2,551, Walla Walla County is only about 2.6% larger. Also, in comparison with the state of Washington, median real estate taxes paid of $3,513, Walla Walla County is approximately three-fourths the size.

Figure 22 shows the percentage of renters who pay for utilities in Walla Walla County Washington. This is calculated as the percent of renters who pay separately for utilities versus the people who have utilities included as part of amenities. Walla Walla County has the largest proportion of pay extra for utilities at 15% of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 23 shows the rental rate distribution for this area. Walla Walla County Washington has the percentage of rent less than 300 dollars the second smallest in terms of rent less than 300 dollars of all the other counties in the metro area at 5% of the total. Second, it has the second smallest as measured by rent less than 300 dollars of all the other counties in the local area in terms of rent between 300 and 500 dollars at 21% of the total. Third, it has the largest proportion of rent between 750 and 1000 dollars at 29% of the total and is ranked #1. Also, it has the largest proportion of rent between 1000 and 1500 dollars at 13% of the total and is ranked #1. In addition, it has the largest proportion of rent between $1,500 and $2,500 at 1% of the total and is ranked #1.

Walla Walla County Home Financing Charts

The analysis in Figure 25 shows the detailed distribution of owned homes by mortgage status. Walla Walla County has the largest proportion of Primary Mortgage and HELOC at 2% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the second smallest when sorted by With Mortgage of all the other counties in the local area when sorted by With HELOC no Primary Mortgage at 42% of the total.

Walla Walla County Home Characteristics Charts

Figure 28 shows the household size for families living in the area and it has a Family size of 3.1 which is less than most other counties in the greater region. The county with the highest family members per housing unit in the area is Franklin County which depicts a family members per housing unit of 4.0 (29.1% larger). Comparing family members per housing unit to the United States average of 3.3, Walla Walla County is about 8.0% smaller. Also, in contrast to the state of Washington, family members per housing unit of 3.2, Walla Walla County is only about 4.2% smaller.

Figure 29 show the median number of rooms in a typical home for each location in this area. it has a Median Number of Rooms of 5.8 which is the third most average number of rooms in a house of all other counties in the greater Walla Walla County region. The county with the highest average number of rooms in a house in the area is Columbia County which depicts an average number of rooms in a house of 6.1 (only about 5.2% larger). Figure 30 shows, for the average house in each location, the median year that a house was built. This can be useful for understanding the relative age of one neighborhood versus another for a real estate investor. it has a Median Year Built of 1973 which is less than most other counties in the area. The county with the highest year built in the area is Franklin County which shows a year built of 1992 ( about the same size).

Figure 31 looks at the distribution of housing units by the median age that the homes were built. it has one of the largest proportions of homes built between 2010 to 2013 at 12% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Umatilla County (12%), and #1 Franklin County (24%) are larger. Second, it has the smallest proportion of homes built between 1980 to 1989 at 14% of the total.

Figure 32 shows the difference in the number of housing units based on whether they are occupied by owners versus occupied by renters. has the percentage of owner housing units in the intermediate range of other counties in the local area at 8,203 of the total.

Figure 33 shows the difference in the number of housing units based on whether they are occupied by owners or renters. it has the largest proportion of one unit detached at 5% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the smallest proportion of 50 or more units at 6% of the total.

Figure 34 shows the median value of homes broken down by the median year that the homes were built. it has the largest proportion of value of homes built 2014 or later at $400,000 of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 2010 to 2013 at $326,200 of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Whitman County with $357,000. Third, it has the largest proportion of value of homes built 2000 to 2009 at $304,300 of the total and is ranked #1. Also, it has in the mid point range of other counties in the surrounding region when sorted by value of homes built 1990 to 1999 at $214,400 of the total. In addition, it has the largest proportion of value of homes built 1980 to 1989 at $252,900 of the total and is ranked #1. Furthermore, it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 1970 to 1979 at $213,200 of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Whitman County with $239,700. Next it has the largest proportion of value of homes built 1960 to 1969 at $218,600 of the total and is ranked #1. Additionally, it has one of the largest proportions of value of homes built 1950 to 1959 at $174,700 of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Whitman County with $184,100. And then, it has the largest proportion of value of homes built 1940 to 1949 at $195,600 of the total and is ranked #1.

The next two charts show both the average household size of homeowners versus the average household size of renters. Starting with Figure 36 we see the household size of homeowners for Walla Walla County residents. it has a Owner-Household Size of 2.6 which is less than most other counties in the metro area. The county with the highest homeowner household size in the area is Franklin County which depicts a homeowner household size of 3.4 (29.7% larger).

Figure 37 shows the household size for renters. Walla Walla County shows it has a Renter-Household Size of 2.2 which is in the mid range of other counties in the metro area. The county with the highest renter household size in the area is Adams County which shows a renter household sizes of 3.4 (55.0% larger). Figure 39 shows the year that people who rent moved into the area. Walla Walla County has one of the largest proportions of renters moved in 2019 or later at 57% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Whitman County with 68%. Second, it has the smallest proportion of renters moved in 2000 to 2009 at 1% of the total.

Figure 40 compares the median year that home owners moved into their home. it has a Owner Median Year Moved In of 2006 which is in the center range of other counties in the area. Figure 41 compares the median year that renters moved into their home. Walla Walla County shows it has a Renter Median Year Moved In of 2016 which is the second most median year that a renter moved in of all the counties in the greater Walla Walla County region.

Figure 42 shows the frequency distribution of various types of energy sources used for homes in the community. has the smallest proportion of home using bottled, tank, or lp gas at 54% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of homes using kerosene or other fuel oils at 0% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has less than most other counties in the surrounding region in terms of homes using coal or coke at 3% of the total. Also, it has the largest proportion of homes using wood at 0% of the total and is ranked #1. In addition, it has the second smallest in order of homes using natural gas of all the other counties in the metro area in terms of homes using solar energy at 0% of the total.

The next two charts show the number of people living in group quarters and includes temporary as well permanent housing which may be run by the Walla Walla County housing department, Washington department, or other housing authority or public housing agency. beginning with Figure 43 which shows the total number of people. Walla Walla County depicts it has a Total In Group Quarters of 5,052 which is the second most number of people in group quarters of all the counties in the greater Walla Walla County region.