Pullman, WABest Places to Live in the US in 2022

Thanks to Washington State University and Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Pullman’s diverse economy is driven by the education and health care sectors. 

Washington State University

The area has four distinct seasons, but it’s not unusual for Pullman to see some snow during about half the year. Two feet of snow typically falls in December and January, with an additional 12 inches spread out over another four months. As a result, summer is short but truly lovely.

Take advantage of nice weather with a round of golf at Palouse Ridge Golf Club or disc golf at Sunnyside Park. Looking for something more strenuous? Soak in the stunning views via bicycle on the 25-mile Scenic Palouse Loop or 50-mile Tour of the Palouse Loop.

Washington is home to the country’s most significant percentage of STEM (science, technology, education and math) workers and the home base for some of the world’s largest and most influential tech companies. As a city, Pullman has a huge percentage of young people — nearly 50% are between 18 and 24 — and almost 40% have master’s degrees. In addition, the cost of living is at or below the national average.

More than two decades ago, the name for Bruce Calkins’ used bookstore came to him in a dream. Brused Books features nearly 90,000 gently loved fiction and nonfiction books.

With a Pac-12 school in the backyard, there’s somewhere to cheer on any given Saturday. During football season, fans flock to Martin Stadium early for great tailgating – set up your own or join the communal fun of the Hollingbery Fieldhouse Tailgate. 

Explore the Conner Natural History Museum on the WSU campus. The museum features more than 700 species of preserved birds and mammals, making it the most extensive collection in the Pacific Northwest.

Enjoy great food and drinks with a side of nostalgia and team spirit. Located next to the WSU campus, The Cougar Cottage – known locally as The Coug – has been a fan favorite since 1932. 

The Palouse Region grows a quarter of the country’s lentils – a fact Pullman likes to celebrate each August at the National Lentil Festival. From the legendary lentil cook-off to live music, an arts market, local brews and children’s activities, this is a must-visit event. (Psst, we even dubbed it one of the most unique food festivals in the country!)

An affordable cost of living, a diversified economy and an outstanding quality of life make Pullman a best place to live in Washington.

What is the Pullman, WA Real Estate Market Like?
Living in Pullman, WA provides a mixed urban and suburban feel, and most homes for sale in Pullman, WA, concentrate in the southwestern portion of the town. The median sale price in Pullman is over $287K, and houses typically sit on the market for around 50 days. The Pullman, WA real estate market comprises mostly existing single-detached homes, but larger single-level new construction houses are available to the north of the city, near Reaney Park, just a few miles east of Washington State University. The Pullman real estate agents are ready to guide you through your home search process.