What are the schools like in Colfax, WA?

Colfax is served primarily by Colfax School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.6:1.

What is the median household income in Colfax?

The median household income in Colfax, WA is $54,659 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.7%.

What is the weather like in Colfax, WA?

Colfax has an average high temperature of 37.7°F in January and 84.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 32.7 inches.

Colfax, WA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Colfax, WA affordable or expensive?

Colfax's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means Colfax is 0% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $220,300 and the median rent is $848 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Colfax, WA?

Colfax has a violent crime rate of 85.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 542.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Colfax, WA a Good Place to Live?

Colfax is a small town of 2,799 in Washington, with a median household income of $54,659 and a 3.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% below the national average.

Strengths: Colfax stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Colfax is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Colfax city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 99.6

Colfax's overall cost of living index is 99.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Colfax costs roughly 0% less than the average American city.

Metric	Colfax, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$220,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$848	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	61.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$54,659	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Colfax's violent crime rate is 85.8 per 100,000 residents — 77% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

85.8 /100k

Property Crime

542.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Colfax is served primarily by Colfax School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Colfax, WA	National Avg
School District	Colfax School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	29.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Colfax sees average highs of 37.7°F in January and 84.1°F in July, with 23.3 inches of annual precipitation and 32.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Colfax, WA
Average High — January	37.7°F
Average High — July	84.1°F
Annual Precipitation	23.3"
Annual Snowfall	32.7"

Demographics

Metric	Colfax, WA	National Avg
Population	2,799	—
Median Age	45.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	10.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.8%	6.3%
Under 18	18.1%	22.2%
65 and over	21.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Colfax

Colfax, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

99111

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colfax, WA affordable or expensive?

Colfax's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That makes Colfax roughly 0% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $220,300 and median rent is $848/month.

What is the crime rate in Colfax, WA?

Colfax's violent crime rate is 85.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 542.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Colfax?

Public schools in Colfax are operated by Colfax School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1. 29.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Colfax, WA a good place to live?

Colfax, WA has a population of 2,799, a median household income of $54,659, and an unemployment rate of 3.7%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Colfax?

Colfax averages 37.7°F in January and 84.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 23.3 inches with about 32.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Colfax?

Colfax, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 99111.

What is the population of Colfax?

The population of Colfax, Washington is 2,799 with a median age of 45.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Colfax?

Key numbers for living in Colfax: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $220,300, median household income $54,659, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Colfax side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.