Pullman, WA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
31,939 332.4M (US)
Median Age
22.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
38.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
62.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$45,097 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
65.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
35.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$401,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$645 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$930 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
26.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Whitman County
2
Pullman Urban Area
2
Washington
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Whitman County
3
Pullman Urban Area
3
Washington
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 12 30
Feb 2 5 33
Mar 2 3 39
Apr 2 0 45
May 2 0 53
Jun 1 0 59
Jul 1 0 66
Aug 1 0 66
Sep 1 0 57
Oct 1 0 47
Nov 2 4 36
Dec 2 12 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 53% of residents leaning left and 40% leaning right.

Liberal (54%) (41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 29%
Hillary Clinton 59%
Other 12%

Schools

Jefferson Elementary
<1 miles, NW 3.7 star
Sunnyside Elementary
1 miles, W 4.1 star
Lincoln Middle School
1 miles, SW 4.1 star

Colleges

Washington State University
<1 miles, SE 3.2 star
University of Idaho
7 miles, SE 2.3 star

Hospitals

Pullman Regional Hospital
1 miles, SW 4.1 star
Gritman Medical Center
8 miles, SE 4.1 star
St Joseph Regional Medical Center
23 miles, S 2.3 star

Airports

Spokane International Airport
64 miles, N 1.9 star
Tri-Cities Airport
98 miles, W 1 star
Missoula International Airport
146 miles, E 1.4 star