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Colfax
  • Town in Washington

Report Card

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade unavailable
  3. Housing
    grade B+
  4. Nightlife
    grade B+
  5. Good for Families
    grade A minus
  6. Diversity
    grade B
  7. Jobs
    grade B+
  8. Weather
    grade A minus
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A minus
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A minus
  12. Commute
    grade A

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Colfax is a town in Washington with a population of 2,808. Colfax is in Whitman County and is one of the best places to live in Washington. Living in Colfax offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Colfax there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Colfax and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Colfax are highly rated.

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$173,000
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$772
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    35%
  • Own
    65%
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Colfax Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade unavailable
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    176.4
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    70.5
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    0
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    529.1
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,763.7
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    141.1
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    11%
  • 10-17 years
    8%
  • 18-24 years
    4%
  • 25-34 years
    11%
  • 35-44 years
    14%
  • 45-54 years
    10%
  • 55-64 years
    20%
  • 65+ years
    21%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    10%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    18%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    34%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    28%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    10%
    national  11%

Working in Colfax

Jobs
grade B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$54,301
National
$69,021

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