Real Estate Investing in Walla Walla, Washington

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 42,794 • Walla Walla County

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Should you buy in Walla Walla, WA? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (56/100)

Mixed — home prices are stretched relative to local incomes. Run the math on your specific situation.

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • Tenant-protective state: Landlord rating 1.0/5 — slower evictions, more regulations.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

4.3% 5yr CAGR

1.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $420,303
Avg Monthly Rent $1,561
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Investing in Walla Walla Real Estate

Walla Walla in Washington is one of the markets where the numbers warn before they reward — 1 ZIPs, a sizable population, and a rating that reflects material risk.

unambiguously Walla Walla's aggregate rating of ★★★☆☆ reflects sluggish investor metrics across the board — weak rent growth, weak appreciation, and rising-vacancy pressure in multiple ZIPs.

Transaction volume in Walla Walla has thinned in a way that amplifies price discovery risk. Put differently, investors without local context should treat every number on the page with skepticism.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Walla Walla — soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts — are among the reasons the ★★★☆☆ rating sits where it does.

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Avg Home Value
$420,303
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,561
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (WA)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Walla Walla, WA metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
63%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Walla Walla, WA metro
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Days to pending
8.7%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

🎓 Colleges & Universities in Walla Walla

2 Colleges 4,526 Students 1,482 Off-Campus Renters
B
Whitman College
4-Year Private · 1,544 students
C+
Walla Walla Community College
4-Year Public · 2,982 students
📍 ~1,482 students rent off-campus

Investor Insight: With 1,482 students living off-campus, Walla Walla has substantial rental demand from the college population — typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.

ZIP Codes in Walla Walla, WA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Walla Walla, WA

How quickly do rentals get leased in Walla Walla, WA?

Walla Walla, WA vacancy trends elevated. Investors running standard buy-and-hold plays see reasonable downtime between tenants.

Are renters plentiful in Walla Walla, WA?

Tenant demand in Walla Walla, WA is solid. The local workforce $1,561/mo rents across most rental classes.

Where do rents currently stand in Walla Walla, WA?

Rents in Walla Walla, WA run near $1,561/mo. Compared with median home prices of $420K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

Are homes affordable in Walla Walla, WA?

In Walla Walla, WA the median home value sits at $420K. Against the broader WA market, that reads as reasonable for most investors.

Does Walla Walla, WA make sense for an investment property?

Investors tracking Walla Walla, WA will find a 3.0/5 rating supported by $420K median home values and $1,561/mo rents. That profile suits long-term holders targeting measured returns.

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