Yakima, WA

Living in Yakima

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Bikeability 31
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Walkability 25
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Commute 92
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Public Transit 21
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Affordability 81
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Public Safety 54
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Airports 67
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Hospitals 62
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Colleges 58
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Schools 33
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Residents

93k Population +4.8k (2010–19)
34  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
19% College-Educated
65% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian48%
Hispanic or Latino46%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school24%
High school graduate27%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$45k Median Household Income +$5.2k (2010–19)
82% Above Poverty
19  mi Average Commute
81% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector72%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Military<1%
Sales and office19%
Service18%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$173k Median Home Value +$20k (2010–19)
12% Built 2000 or Later
$672 Median Monthly Rent +$120 (2010–19)
51% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home6%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier17%

Home Value

Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K10%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity59%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas37%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Yakima

United States45
Washington38
Yakima Metro Area37
Yakima County37

Property Crime in Yakima

United States48
Washington70
Yakima Metro Area69
Yakima County69

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (37%)(59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump58%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 32 1 10
Feb 37 1 5
Mar 44 1 6
Apr 51 1 2
May 59 1 0
Jun 66 1 0
Jul 72 0 0
Aug 71 0 0
Sep 63 0 0
Oct 51 1 0
Nov 39 1 3
Dec 30 1 11

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Yakima

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding19
Tornado2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Yakima, WA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Yakima, WA

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Colleges

Colleges near Yakima, WA

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Heritage University
17 miles, SE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Yakima, WA

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Airports

Airports near Yakima, WA

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Tri-Cities Airport
72 miles, E
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