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Pullman, WA

Feel the Pull

This charming town on the Palouse invites you to plant roots here.

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Pullman, WA

With 17 parks and 15 miles of pathways, Pullman is a city where residents can indulge in many recreational opportunities. Pullman is nestled on the Washington side of the stunning Palouse region, which also includes Moscow, Idaho.

Best known as home to Washington State University and its college sporting events, residents in this college community have a median age of less than 23 years old. Amenities include Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport along with Pullman Regional Hospital, and the city has a strong agricultural industry and hosts a popular annual National Lentil Festival.

If you’re considering a move to Pullman, check out the new edition of Livability On The Palouse magazine, which provides great information about living and working in the vibrant Palouse region.

Weather in Pullman, WA

Average Temperatures

58 high / 37 low

Average Annual Rainfall

19 in

Average Annual Snowfall

35 in

Quick Facts about Pullman, Washington

Median Home Value
$310,653
Median Property Tax
$1,964
Total Population
34,836
Average Commute
12 min
Median Household Income
$36,393
Median Monthly Rent
$832

Map of Pullman, WA

Experiences & Adventures in Pullman, WA

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An aerial view of the stunning Palouse region.

Enjoy the Best of the Palouse

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10 Ways to Enjoy the Great Outdoors on the Palouse

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Food Scenes in Pullman, WA

Nick Pitsilionis, chef and owner of The Black Cypress in Pullman, WA

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Line of food vendors with people outside at a festival

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Healthy Places in Pullman, WA

Pullman Regional Hospital

Find Top-Notch Health Care in Pullman and Moscow

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Pullman, WA: Where to Live Now

Stunning sunflowers in the Palouse region of Washington and Idaho

Why the Palouse Is the Place to Live

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Education, Careers and Opportunity in Pullman, WA

Coug Flag Palouse Farm in the Palouse region

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University of Idaho

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