Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Walla Walla

Affordability

In Walla Walla, the median household income is $66,748 and the median gross rent is $1,323 per month, meaning many renters may find market-rate housing a stretch. About 43% of households in the city rent rather than own, reflecting a sizable renter community that can benefit from income-restricted options. (Census ACS 5-Year, 2024)

Safety

The Walla Walla Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 299 per 100,000 residents in 2024, according to FBI Crime Data Explorer. Keep in mind that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in how jurisdictions define and report crimes.

Getting Around Walla Walla

The area around assisted properties in Walla Walla scores 73 (Very Walkable) for walkability, 28 (Some Transit) for public transit, and 67 for bikeability, according to Walk Score. These scores reflect conditions near the assisted housing locations in the city.

Schools

Walla Walla is served by 17 schools across 1 district -- including 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 7 high schools -- according to NCES Common Core of Data. Ratings vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

Cost of Renting in Walla Walla

The median household income in Walla Walla is $66,748 per year, according to the Census ACS 5-Year estimate (as of 2024). The citywide median rent is $1,323 per month, per the same source.

Affordable and income-based housing can help renters whose budgets fall below market-rate thresholds. Lease Lantern has identified 11 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties totaling 220 units in Walla Walla.

• Median household income: $66,748/year (Census ACS 5-Year, 2024)
• Median market rent: $1,323/month (Census ACS 5-Year, 2024)
• Share of households that rent: 43% (Census ACS 5-Year, 2024)
• Income-restricted properties tracked: 11 buildings, 220 units

Flood and Environmental Exposure

None of the 11 HUD-assisted properties tracked in Walla Walla are mapped in a flood zone, and none carry a high-risk flood designation. Flood exposure is not a notable concern for affordable housing renters in this city based on available data.