Yakima, Washington
Among the top 17% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 29% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 79% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 29% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 83% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 34% of US places
- top 7% for summer humidity
- top 8% for commute time
- bottom 6% for property crime
Yakima is a mid-size city in Washington with about 97,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and C for affordability. Standout strengths include summer humidity, commute time, and income tax. It rates lower on sales tax and property crime.
Official websiteci.yakima.wa.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, dry summers · Cold winters · Dry · Snowy
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Precipitation 1.2 in0.4 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$56k38th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$47kbetter than 47% of US places
Home Value$243k70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 40% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 37% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.84%better than 61% of US places
Income Tax0.00%better than 92% of US places
Sales Tax9.38%better than 6% of US places
Estimated total tax burden6.76%better than 87% of US places
Unemployment8.1%better than 20% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)32°F49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)73°F27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation8.6 in2nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall20.3 inbetter than 46% of US places
Sunny Days269 daysbetter than 84% of US places
Summer Humidity47°Fbetter than 93% of US places
Comfortable Days51 daysbetter than 10% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk29.4better than 90% of US places
Air Quality48 AQIbetter than 41% of US places
School Quality67.1better than 62% of US places
Violent Crime2087/100kbetter than 7% of US places
Property Crime3143/100kbetter than 6% of US places
Community
Population96,76499th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age33.918th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5992nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0054th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)45.2%16th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.3%60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)47.1%94th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.2%73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)5.2%72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time18 minbetter than 92% of US places
Walkability8.9/20better than 81% of US places
Airport Distance102 mibetter than 36% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access84.9%better than 45% of US places
Amenities Nearby26.56better than 26% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 58% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Yakima an affordable place to live?
- Yakima is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $47k, better than 47% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Yakima?
- The median home value in Yakima is $243k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Yakima?
- Median household income in Yakima is $56k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Yakima?
- Median gross rent in Yakima is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Yakima safe?
- Yakima is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 2087/100k (better than 7%). Property crime is 3143/100k.
- What is the weather like in Yakima?
- Yakima averages 73°F in July and 32°F in January, with 8.6 in of annual precipitation and about 269 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Yakima?
- Public-school quality in Yakima is above average, scoring better than 62% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Yakima?
- The average one-way commute in Yakima is 18 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)