College Place SnackAbility
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Crime in College Place summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in College Place. Key points include:
There were 185 total crimes in College Place in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in College Place is 1,906.0 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in College Place is 92.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in College Place is 1,813.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in College Place is -10.06% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In College Place Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
College Place / 100k People |
Washington / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 185 | 1,906.0 | 2,792.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 9 | 92.7 | 326.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 10.3 | 67.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 5 | 51.5 | 217.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 176 | 1,813.3 | 2,466.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 9 | 92.7 | 398.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 160 | 1,648.5 | 1,634.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 7 | 72.1 | 433.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in College Place summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in College Place. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Washington. Key points include:
The cost of living in College Place is 110 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in College Place is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in College Place is $404,141.
The median income in College Place is $61,914.
College Place's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In College Place Comparison Table
| Living Expense | College Place | Washington | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 110 | 120 | 100 |
| Services | 106 | 108 | 100 |
| Groceries | 108 | 108 | 100 |
| Health | 110 | 137 | 100 |
| Housing | 108 | 111 | 100 |
| Transportation | 111 | 111 | 100 |
| Utilities | 109 | 110 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
College Place, WA Weather
The average high in College Place is 64.7° and the average low is 42.6°.
There are 31.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 16.1 inches of precipitation each year with 9.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | College Place |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 64.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 42.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 31.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 16.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 9.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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College Place Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in College Place
The current population in College Place is 9,854. The population has increased 15.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9,854 | 0.3% |
| 2023 | 9,828 | 0.3% |
| 2022 | 9,796 | 0.6% |
| 2021 | 9,739 | 4.6% |
| 2020 | 9,311 | 1.4% |
| 2019 | 9,182 | 0.5% |
| 2018 | 9,136 | 1.1% |
| 2017 | 9,041 | 0.5% |
| 2016 | 8,996 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 8,957 | 0.6% |
| 2014 | 8,905 | 0.9% |
| 2013 | 8,828 | 1.2% |
| 2012 | 8,720 | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 8,619 | 1.4% |
| 2010 | 8,502 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in College Place
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College Place is:
71.0% White with 6,999 White residents.
0.9% African American with 85 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 3 American Indian residents.
3.0% Asian with 297 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 12 Hawaiian residents.
1.5% Other with 151 Other residents.
4.1% Two Or More with 401 Two Or More residents.
19.3% Hispanic with 1,906 Hispanic residents.
| Race | College Place | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.0% | 63.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.9% | 3.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3.0% | 9.7% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.1% | 6.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 19.3% | 14.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in College Place
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College Place is 50.8% female with 5,005 female residents.
College Place is 49.2% male with 4,849 male residents.
| Gender | College Place | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 49.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.2% | 50.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in College Place for adults over 25
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7.0% of adults in College Place completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in College Place completed 9-12th grade.
15.0% of adults in College Place completed high school / ged.
25.0% of adults in College Place completed some college.
10.0% of adults in College Place completed associate's degree.
20.0% of adults in College Place completed bachelor's degree.
10.0% of adults in College Place completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in College Place completed professional degree.
4.0% of adults in College Place completed doctorate degree.
| Education | College Place | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 7.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 15.0% | 22.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20.0% | 24.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For College Place, Washington
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6.7% of households in College Place earn Less than $10,000.
1.7% of households in College Place earn $10,000 to $14,999.
13.2% of households in College Place earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.7% of households in College Place earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.5% of households in College Place earn $35,000 to $49,999.
19.5% of households in College Place earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.9% of households in College Place earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.3% of households in College Place earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.2% of households in College Place earn $150,000 to $199,999.
10.2% of households in College Place earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | College Place | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.7% | 3.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.7% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.2% | 4.6% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.7% | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.5% | 8.2% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.5% | 14.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.9% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.3% | 19.2% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.2% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 10.2% | 18.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
