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Yakima, WA
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Population: 96,266
Home Price: $206,600
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Overview
Yakima is a midsize city in the state of Washington with a population of 96,266. Yakima has a dry summer and wet winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Midsize City
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(C) Average
Safety Rating:
(D) Fair
Public Transport:
(B) Good
Average Commute:
18.0 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Dry Summer and Wet Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Yakima, WA
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Yakima
Washington
United States
Per Capita Income
$24,820
$38,009
$32,693
Median Household Income
$50,673
$79,404
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
7.3%
5.4%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
13.2%
7.7%
10.5%
Age
Yakima
Washington
United States
Median Age
33.6
42.6
42.3
Gender
Yakima
Washington
United States
Male
49.9%
50.5%
49.8%
Female
50.1%
49.5%
50.2%
Race
Yakima
Washington
United States
White
64.2%
78.6%
80.3%
Black or African American
1.4%
1.5%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
1.5%
3.4%
2.7%
Asian
1.1%
3.4%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.9%
0.4%
0.2%
Other Race
20.3%
4.8%
2.7%
Multiracial
10.6%
8.0%
5.2%
Housing Information
Yakima
Washington
United States
Median Home Price
$206,600
$356,873
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$753
$1,118
$801
Family Households
43.2%
43.2%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
30.1%
30.1%
26.2%
Homeowners
54.0%
73.4%
72.9%
Renters
46.0%
26.6%
27.1%
Education
Yakima
Washington
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
12.2%
5.9%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
26.3%
26.3%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
22.4%
25.4%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
7.8%
11.0%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
12.0%
17.2%
15.0%
Proficiency
Yakima
Washington
United States
Mathematics
45.1%
45.9%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
51.4%
57.9%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Yakima
Washington
United States
Murder
9.6
1.7
3.0
Rape
46.7
38.1
38.0
Robbery
96.6
40.4
40.7
Assault
293.1
129.1
188.5
Property Crime
Yakima
Washington
United States
Burglary
466.2
386.6
336.1
Theft
1981.6
1843.4
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
443.9
247.4
167.1
Arson
15.9
11.0
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Yakima, WA
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
hot dog
ice cream
wine
wine bar
mexican food
tamales
tasting
beer
pie
quiche
salad bar
barbecue
fresh produce
craft beer
waffles
smoothies
cooking
brews
smoothie
beef jerky
little league
video games
seattle sports
country music
football
baseball
gaming
college football
youth sports
minnesota sports
sports commentary
combat sports
major league
soccer
college athletics
nfl
boxing
nba
poker
outdoors
inspired by
home decor
comms open
cover art
commissions open
beadwork artist
art institute
creative writing
nft
activism
creative
comics
illustrator
fashion
nfts
library
chispa
comic
craft
drawing
video games
car enthusiast
fighting games
pokmon
pokmon yugioh
twitter lurker
gaming
anime
comics movies
anime cartoons
retro gaming
side hustle
comics
outdoors
books
trading cards
adventures
pokemon cards
dd
twitchyt
sports
local news
movie reviews
gaming
sports commentary
technology science
tv
films
digital content
creative
special events
government politics
fashion
nfl mlb
hip hop
drama
celebrity
feature films
pop culture
influencer
sports
skiing
hot tub
special events
summer
winter
mountains
ski
pool
swimming pool
space
boating
rock climbing
mountain
beach
swimming
patio
grand prismatic
photography
nature
black friday
home decor
covid test kits
wine bar
coffee shops
free samples
instore
gas station
tasting room
merch
store located
online shopping
retail store
safeway
supplies
dollar tree
farmers market
shelves
auctions
soda
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