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Living in College Place

There were 259 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. College Place is in the United States; its population was 9,854 in July 2026. In July 2026, 58.9% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing. Foreign-born residents accounted for 10.9% of the population in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1928 sources

Population9,923people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,266EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent1,042EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate6.42%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime1,906offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 20% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean5.26µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · aqs.epa.gov

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to College Place?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in College Place.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,186 per month, while the median home value was US$366,600 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 63.7%, and the vacancy rate was 7.25% in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
College Place recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet20Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan21Official · national market
Median gross rent$1,186/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent58.94 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)7.25 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,708 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,135 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent1,042 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes148 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Is College Place a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker56%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 47–65%
Skilled employee60%strong on work, weak on safety · range 51–69%
Student55%strong on education, weak on work · range 45–65%
Family62%strong on family, weak on cost · range 53–71%
Retirement50%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 39–61%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

10.9% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 1,077 of 9,923 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$61,914 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in College Place is 6.4%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income61,914 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband79.31 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription94.97 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription0.7 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet4.16 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet8.34 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary2,266 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)24Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,924 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov22Official
Unemployment rate6.42 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in College Place?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,924 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,844of €3,061 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€3,061
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,135
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,844
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in College Place Salary needed to live in College Place

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to College Place. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in College Place. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher85.87 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools20 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
School enrolment, share of residents36.22 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio3 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents259 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Preventable hospitalizations1,922 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in College Place when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesCollege Place highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with College Place highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
College Place1,906
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents1,906 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting11Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents116.7 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official
Recorded violent crimes10 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time13.25 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.22 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.85 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work14.29 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Destinations from nearest airport1 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights16Official
Nearest airportALW3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official
Distance to nearest airport9 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for College Place. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in College Place.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in College Place is 5.3 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean5.26 µg/m³31 Dec 2024aqs.epa.gov23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 5.67 · Feb 8.67 · Mar 13.94 · Apr 18.11 · May 22.83 · Jun 26.61 · Jul 32.44 · Aug 32.11 · Sep 26.78 · Oct 18.61 · Nov 10.22 · Dec 5.11 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official
Average night-time low by monthJan -2.56 · Feb -2.06 · Mar 0.167 · Apr 2.67 · May 6.56 · Jun 9.67 · Jul 12 · Aug 10.89 · Sep 6.5 · Oct 2 · Nov -0.667 · Dec -2.83 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official
Average temperature by monthJan 1.56 · Feb 3.28 · Mar 7.06 · Apr 10.39 · May 14.67 · Jun 18.11 · Jul 22.22 · Aug 21.5 · Sep 16.61 · Oct 10.28 · Nov 4.78 · Dec 1.17 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 42.67 · Feb 35.05 · Mar 43.18 · Apr 38.86 · May 45.72 · Jun 28.96 · Jul 9.65 · Aug 10.16 · Sep 17.27 · Oct 33.02 · Nov 42.42 · Dec 43.94 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official
PM2.5, highest monitored reading158 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean9.05 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites4 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation273 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature23.87 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature11.79 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature2.39 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Provo ±1.9 °C. Elsewhere: Hoyerswerda (Germany) ±2.8 °C, Cottbus (Germany) ±2.8 °C, Reims (France) ±3.0 °C, Traunreut (Germany) ±3.0 °C, Traunstein (Germany) ±3.0 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 1,077 is not 4.3% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share4.25 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents1,077 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density1,080 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population9,923 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program19Official
Population covered by crime statistics9,816 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value366,600 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes63.71 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate61.66 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad10.93 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents6.68 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents4.25 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage67.24 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage72.7 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance2.49 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher35.4 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official
Households with a vehicle available94.56 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over4,457 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home11.02 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans87.71 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on College Place

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Pasco as a College Place alternative in the same region

60 km away, better on 5 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Residents: 82,848 Pasco vs 9,923 College Place+735%
  • Foreign residents: 12.8% Pasco vs 4.3% College Place+202%
  • Median gross pay, city: €3,073 Pasco vs €2,266 College Place+36%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 2,543 Pasco vs 1,906 College Place+33%
  • Nearest airport: 3.0 km Pasco vs 9.0 km College Place−67%
  • Unemployment: 5.3% Pasco vs 6.4% College Place−17%
  • Annual PM2.5: 4.5 µg/m³ Pasco vs 5.3 µg/m³ College Place−14%
Full comparisonMore about Pasco

Plainfield as a College Place alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 2455 km, better on 5 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0.

  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €2,266 College Place+113%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 9,923 College Place+404%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 1,906 College Place−61%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 6.4% College Place−41%
  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 4.3% College Place+44%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,924 College Place+3%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 9.0 km College Placesame level
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Cities near College Place

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with College Place, nearest in population first.

All United States cities
Westview9,923 residentsGreencastle9,924 residentsCommerce9,928 residentsCorte Madera9,929 residentsSturgeon Bay9,917 residentsCheat Lake9,930 residents

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Is College Place part of Walla Walla?

College Place is in the published commuting zone of Walla Walla; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. Walla Walla city profile

Relationship type: Commuting Zone Of. Source18

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around College Place?

The median gross salary is 3,924 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in College Place?

The unemployment rate is 6.42 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in College Place?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 5.26 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: aqs.epa.gov.

How safe is College Place?

Police recorded 1,906 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in College Place?

The published population is 9,923 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in College Place?

1,077 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is College Place a good place to live?

College Place may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Is College Place part of Walla Walla?

College Place is in the published commuting zone of Walla Walla; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.

Which cities are near College Place?

Walla Walla, Milton-Freewater are near College Place. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
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  1. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  2. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  6. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  7. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
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  9. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  10. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  11. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  12. www.bls.gov bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  13. aqs.epa.gov aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-08-26
  14. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
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