Why Live in Colfax
Colfax, Washington, is a small city surrounded by wheat farms and situated just over 15 miles north of Pullman along the Palouse River. Agriculture remains a cornerstone of Colfax's economy, complemented by a walkable downtown area featuring boutiques, shops, and restaurants. The city boasts a variety of home styles, including century-old cottages with Craftsman influences and newer Traditional, ranch-style, and bi-level homes. Colfax is known for its low crime risk, with a crime score significantly lower than the national average. Main Street is the heart of downtown, home to local businesses like Rosauers Supermarkets, Bully for You, Fonks Coffee House, and Los Amigos Restaurant. For things to do, residents enjoy Schmuck Park, which includes a city pool, playground, and skatepark, as well as the Colfax Golf Club and McDonald Park's baseball fields. The Palouse Empire Fairgrounds host events like the biannual Plowing and Threshing Bee and the county fair, reflecting the city's strong agricultural roots. Colfax School District is home to highly rated Leonard M. Jennings Elementary and Colfax High School, which offers Career and Technical Education courses. U.S. Highway 195 runs through Colfax, connecting it to Pullman, the Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport (about 20 miles away), and Spokane, approximately 60 miles north.
Home Trends in Colfax, WA
On average, homes in Colfax, WA sell after 70 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Colfax, WA over the last 12 months is $365,000, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$365,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$405,750
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$192
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
15
Median List Price
$469,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
4%