Yakima, WA
Living in Yakima
Bikeability
31
Walkability
25
Commute
92
Public Transit
21
Affordability
81
Public Safety
54
Airports
67
Hospitals
62
Colleges
58
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
33
1←Poor
Great→100
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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Yakima, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Yakima, WA
Dba: West Chestnut Academy
1 miles, E
Montessori School of Yakima
1 miles, NW
Christ the Teacher Catholic School
2 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Yakima, WA
Heritage University
17 miles, SE
Central Washington University
28 miles, N
Pacific Lutheran University
97 miles, NW
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
100 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Yakima, WA
Virginia Mason Memorial
0 miles, N
Astria Regional Medical Center
1 miles, E
Astria Toppenish Hospital
19 miles, SE
Kittitas Valley Community Hospital
27 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Yakima, WA
Tri-Cities Airport
72 miles, E
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
102 miles, NW
Portland International Airport
120 miles, SW
Spokane International Airport
159 miles, NE