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Yakima County
  • County in Washington

Report Card

grade C+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade C
  2. Housing
    grade D+
  3. Nightlife
    grade B+
  4. Good for Families
    grade B minus
  5. Diversity
    grade A
  6. Jobs
    grade C+
  7. Weather
    grade A minus
  8. Cost of Living
    grade C
  9. Health & Fitness
    grade B+
  10. Outdoor Activities
    grade A minus
  11. Commute
    grade B+

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Yakima County is located in Washington with a population of 255,151. In Yakima County, most residents own their homes. In Yakima County there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Yakima County and residents tend to lean conservative.

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$213,200
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$915
National
$1,163
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    38%
  • Own
    62%
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Crime & Safety

Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    278.2
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    10.7
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    53.3
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    119.7
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    775.6
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    2,678.8
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    518.1
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    16%
  • 10-17 years
    14%
  • 18-24 years
    9%
  • 25-34 years
    13%
  • 35-44 years
    12%
  • 45-54 years
    11%
  • 55-64 years
    11%
  • 65+ years
    14%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    7%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    11%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    29%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    27%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    26%
    national  11%

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