Primary sources for Pullman, WA
- Census Bureau profile of Pullman, WA, ACS data
- EIA-861 utility data for Pullman, WA, prices
- DOE LEAD tool for Pullman, WA, energy burden
- NOAA storms and FEMA flood claims for Pullman, WA
Electricity rates in Pullman, Washington
Pullman, WA ranks 1 of 44 Washington cities for the lowest median rent ($1,010 a month). Pullman, Washington has 31,939 residents in 11,947 households; 64.0% heat with electricity.
Pullman on the map
Whitman County, with Pullman marked
Housing and heating in Pullman
Pullman, WA: 5,969 of 14,174 homes were built before 1980 and 3,971 in 2000 or later. Pullman, WA has 3,844 detached houses, 7,078 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 418 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Pullman, WA
% of homes by decade built, Pullman, WA
- 5pre-40
- 240s
- 650s
- 1060s
- 1870s
- 1380s
- 1790s
- 1500s
- 1210s
- 120+
Heating fuel in Pullman, WA
| Pullman, WA | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pullman, WA, median year built | 1986 | 1978 | +8 years | 16 of 44 |
| Pullman, WA, built before 1980 | 42.1% | 53.7% | -11.6 points | 26 of 44 |
| Pullman, WA, built 2000 or later | 28.0% | 21.5% | +6.5 points | 18 of 44 |
| Pullman, WA, detached houses | 27.1% | 43.9% | -16.7 points | 44 of 44 |
| Pullman, WA, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 49.9% | 35.0% | +14.9 points | 2 of 44 |
| Pullman, WA, mobile homes | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.0 points | 23 of 44 |
| Pullman, WA, renter households | 68.7% | 53.4% | +15.3 points | 1 of 44 |
| Pullman, WA, median home value | $401,700 | $323,300 | +$78,400 | 34 of 44 |
| Pullman, WA, median gross rent a month | $1,010 | $1,002 | +$8 | 44 of 44 |
| Pullman, WA, people per household | 2.19 | 2.29 | -0.10 | 41 of 44 |
Facts about Pullman
- Residents of Pullman, WA, ACS 2023
- 31,93943 of 44 Washington cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Pullman, WA
- $45,09744 of 44 of those cities
- Households in Pullman, WA
- 11,9472.67 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Pullman, WA
- 31.3%3,735 owners and 8,212 renter households
- Housing units in Pullman, WA
- 14,1742,227 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Pullman, WA
- 64.0%7,652 of 11,947 homes
- Land area of Pullman, WA
- 11.1 sq mi2,871.4 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Pullman, WA
- 2.3% to 3.0%at 955 kWh a month over the $45,097 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Pullman, WA
- 11NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 34.4 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Pullman, WA
- 19865,969 of 14,174 homes (42.1%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Pullman, WA
- $401,700$1,010 gross rent a month, 3.02% of value a year
Cost of living with electricity in Pullman
Pullman, WA: 11,947 households at $918 a year per home for electricity (Whitman County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $11.0 million, an estimate; all home energy is $1,406 a year per household.
| Group in Pullman, WA | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Pullman, WA median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pullman, WA, all households | 11,947 | $918 | $11.0 million | 2.04% |
| Pullman, WA, homeowners | 3,735 | $1,316 | $4.9 million | 2.92% |
| Pullman, WA, renters | 8,212 | $591 | $4.9 million | 1.31% |
Who lives in Pullman: income, cars, homes
In Pullman, WA, 5,336 of 11,947 households earn under $35,000, 2,516 $35,000-$75,000, 2,320 $75,000-$150,000 and 1,775 $150,000 or more. 8,395 residents of Pullman, WA live below the poverty line, and the median age is 22.8. In Pullman, WA, 4,850 of 7,577 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 7,357 households moved in since 2018 and 626 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over quickly. Pullman, WA homes: 5,718 have 3+ bedrooms, 3,039 none or one, median 4.4 rooms. In Pullman, WA, 1,187 households own no vehicle and 5,825 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. Of 16,570 workers in Pullman, WA, 1,624 work from home, 9,571 drive alone, 795 ride transit and 2,442 walk.
Household income in Pullman, WA
| Pullman, WA | Value | Rank in Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Pullman, WA, households under $35,000 | 44.7% | 1 of 44 |
| Pullman, WA, households $150,000 or more | 14.9% | 37 of 44 |
| Pullman, WA, residents below poverty | 32.1% | 1 of 44 |
| Pullman, WA, median age | 22.8 | 44 of 44 |
| Pullman, WA, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 40.3% | 43 of 44 |
| Pullman, WA, households without a vehicle | 9.9% | 6 of 44 |
| Pullman, WA, households with 2+ vehicles | 48.8% | 42 of 44 |
| Pullman, WA, workers at home | 9.8% | 35 of 44 |
| Pullman, WA, cost-burdened renters | 64.0% | 2 of 44 |
| Pullman, WA, moved in since 2018 | 61.6% | 1 of 44 |
| Pullman, WA, moved in before 2000 | 5.2% | 44 of 44 |
Outage risk around Pullman
Pullman, WA, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 11 wind and 0 tornado, 34.4 per 100,000 residents of 31,939. Top gust near Pullman, WA: 67 knots, 77 mph. Damage near Pullman, WA: $118K.
Reports within 15 miles of Pullman, WA
wind and tornado reports, Pullman, WA
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| Pullman, WA | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pullman, WA, 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Pullman, WA, 2020 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Pullman, WA, 2024 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
Who supplies Pullman
Whitman County lists 3 utilities for Pullman, WA (31,939 residents): homes pay 8.98 to 11.87 cents per kWh, about $86 to $113 a month at 955 kWh, 2.3% to 3.0% of the $45,097 Pullman median income. Whitman County page.
Analyst note on Pullman
Household income in Pullman, WA is $45,097; 3,735 of its 11,947 households own. 7,652 of the 11,947 occupied homes in Pullman, WA heat with electricity. Pullman, WA counts 31,939 residents in 11,947 households, on 11.1 square miles.
Pullman, WA has 14,174 housing units, 2,227 of them vacant or seasonal. Pullman, WA ranks 1 of 44 Washington cities for the share of renter households (69%). Pullman, WA ranks 1 of 44 Washington cities for the lowest median household income ($45,097).
Pullman, WA ranks 1 of 44 Washington cities for the youngest residents (median age 22.8).
Bill and heat pump calculator, Pullman
Compare Pullman with nearby cities
| City near Pullman, WA | Distance from Pullman | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pullman, WA (this page) | 0 mi | 31,939 | $45,097 | 1986 | $401,700 | 11 | 9.8% |
| Spokane Valley, WA | 64.3 mi north | 105,460 (+73,521) | $70,722 (+$25,625) | 1978 (-8 yr) | $344,300 (-$57,400) | 34 (+23) | 12.8% (+3.0 pts) |
| Spokane, WA | 65.7 mi north | 229,228 (+197,289) | $65,745 (+$20,648) | 1961 (-25 yr) | $326,200 (-$75,500) | 42 (+31) | 13.8% (+4.0 pts) |
| Walla Walla, WA | 72.2 mi southwest | 33,766 (+1,827) | $65,493 (+$20,396) | 1965 (-21 yr) | $356,600 (-$45,100) | 10 (-1) | 13.1% (+3.3 pts) |
| Pasco, WA | 98.3 mi west | 78,446 (+46,507) | $81,130 (+$36,033) | 2000 (+14 yr) | $344,700 (-$57,000) | 5 (-6) | 6.9% (-2.9 pts) |
| Kennewick, WA | 102.5 mi west | 84,389 (+52,450) | $72,867 (+$27,770) | 1980 (-6 yr) | $343,600 (-$58,100) | 4 (-7) | 8.5% (-1.3 pts) |
ZIP codes in Pullman
| ZIP area touching Pullman, WA | Share of the ZIP's land inside Pullman | Share of Pullman's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 99163 (Pullman, WA) | 5.2% | 100.0% |
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Washington: home prices since 2001, planned plants.
Questions on Pullman
Pullman: what is the electricity rate?
Pullman, WA has no price of its own; its 31,939 residents are served by one of 3 utilities, and a 955 kWh month costs $86 to $113.
Pullman: how does it rank among Washington cities?
Pullman, WA: rank 43 of 44 by its 31,939 residents, rank 44 of 44 by $45,097 median income.
Pullman: how many homes heat with electricity?
Pullman, WA: 7,652 of 11,947 occupied homes, 64.0%; Whitman County 58.4%.
Pullman: how much income goes to electricity?
At 955 kWh a month, 2.3% to 3.0% of the $45,097 median income in Pullman, WA.
Pullman: damaging storms reported nearby?
11 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Pullman, WA, 2015 to 2025, 34.4 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Pullman?
Pullman, WA: median home built 1986; 5,969 of 14,174 homes (42.1%) predate 1980, 3,844 are detached and 7,078 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many households in Pullman, WA earn under $35,000?
5,336 of 11,947, against 1,775 at $150,000 or more.
How many residents of Pullman, WA live below the poverty line?
8,395 residents.
How many Pullman, WA renters struggle with rent?
4,850 of 7,577 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.