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COLUMBIA COUNTY OFFERS A CONVENIENT AND AFFORDABLE PLACE TO CALL HOME. 

THERE ARE MANY TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS.
  • Columbia County has a short line rail service that connects goods to the Union Pacific main line as well as the Snake and Columbia River barge systems.
  • U.S. Route 12, a major east west highway running from the coast of Washington to the Midwest, passes directly through Columbia County and the Dayton.
  • Nearby airports include Walla Walla Regional Airport (30 miles) and Tri-Cities Airport (Pasco, 60 miles).

Columbia County Public Transit serves the businesses and residents of Columbia County in several unique ways:

  • Weekday front door pick-up service with a simple phone call – great for after school drop offs or trips to the grocery store for those that don’t drive.
  • Weekday scheduled service to Walla Walla – especially helpful for college students who are commuting.
  • Weekday scheduled trips for healthcare appointments in Walla Walla.
  • Vanpools that take workers to the large employment centers in the area.
To learn more about relocating or starting a business in Columbia County, call 509-382-2577.

Housing Affordability Index:

The Housing Affordability Index measures the ability of a middle income family to carry the mortgage payments on a median price home. When the index is 100 there is a balance between the family’s ability to pay and the cost. Higher indexes indicate housing is more affordable. The most recent data for Columbia County lists our Housing Affordability Index at 135.8.