2019 Best Places to Live in Yakima CountyAbout this List

Zillah

• Town in Washington
• 24

Current Resident: Moved here 6 years ago with my wife and dauhgter nice quiet town. Friendly people. School and grocery store within walking distance. Great schools nice and friendly teaching staff. Good and safe community
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• B

• C+

• 3,099 Population

Terrace Heights

• Town in Washington
• 33

Niche User: Most people hate it here, but for me; its home.
Read 33 Reviews

• B-

• C+

• 7,849 Population

Summitview

• Town in Washington
• 6

• B-

• B+

• 1,182 Population

Selah

• Town in Washington
• 26

Works Here: I am a native Minnesotan and I am living here in Selah in order to work with a homebirth midwife in an apprenticeship. The apartment building that I have stayed at is managed by Graf Investments, Inc. It is clean and well maintained. The only complaint I have had after living here for six months is that you can hear everything and everyone else that lives here, and their guests, through these thin walls. The cost of living here has been more expensive than even the Twin Cities, Minnesota, where I grew up. The services, well I feel like I have returned to the 1980's in Minnesota.
Read 26 Reviews

• B-

• B

• 7,652 Population

Gleed

• Town in Washington
• 9

Niche User: There is hardly ever any problems around here. Nobody even knows where the house is.
Read 9 Reviews

• B-

• C+

• 2,474 Population

Ahtanum

• Town in Washington
• 3

Niche User: Is pretty much an excellent city, though it is lacking in entertainment.
Read 3 Reviews

• B-

• B

• 3,076 Population

Moxee

• Town in Washington
• 7

Current Resident: It's a small town. It's calm and quite. A great place to raise your children. It's beautiful to go out for an evening stroll without a worry.
Read 7 Reviews

• C+

• B-

• 3,877 Population

Yakima

• Town in Washington
• 255

Current Resident: Yakima is an agricultural town. We have award winning wineries available all around the Yakima Valley. Not only are we known for our impeccable wines, we grow fruit that is found in your very own grocery stores. Apples, pears, cherries, and peaches to name a few. Yakima is centrally located, where you experience all four seasons. We are a few hours away from Seattle, gorgeous west coast beaches, and beautiful mountains such as; Mt. Rainier, Mt. St. Helens, Mt. Adams, and Mt. Baker. Bring your skis and surf boards! We have everything you need!
Read 255 Reviews

• C+

• C+

• 93,182 Population

Union Gap

• Town in Washington
• 3

Current Resident: I love Union Gap, it’s a outskirt town in the county of Yakima. It’s small but the people are friendly, helpful, and keep the city safe! I love it here!!
Read 3 Reviews

• C+

• C

• 6,152 Population

Sunnyside

• Town in Washington
• 38

Current Resident: I have lived in Sunnyside my whole life, This town has come a long way in such a short period. I remember when I was young there was violence and gangs throughout the town, I even had a friend who lost there sister to gang violence. However after some leadership changes the city started changing in a nice pace. Since I was about 8 years to now 18 years the crime ( especially in gangs ) have decreased significantly and graduation rate has gone from a low 49 percent to a 91 percent. I love this town and how far it's come but I still wish it had more fun tourist attractions.
Read 38 Reviews

• C

• C

• 16,248 Population

Toppenish

• Town in Washington
• 32

Current Resident: I grew up in Toppenish, WA my whole life and have come to know this place by heart. Toppenish, although simplistic, is full of various murals throughout town and consists of multiple parks and stores. It is definitely a small town where everyone knows each other. It’s an economically friendly town where prices aren’t exceedingly high. Public schools situated in Toppenish are well prepared and teach their students the necessary information needed to live a successful life. Staff are always willing to help you and make time to assist students who are struggling in subjects. Thanks to these achievements, Toppenish High School was ranked as one of the best high schools for low income students in 2016. Apart from great schools, multiple different stores such as Safeway, McDonalds, Subway, and many more are also located in Toppenish. These businesses are willing to hire students which is beneficial for them as many are in need of jobs.
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• C

• C-

• 8,923 Population

Grandview

• Town in Washington
• 21

Current Resident: Grandview has been a blessing in many ways for my family, largely because of the friends we have made, but also comes with challenges. There's a sense of passion and love as the community holds tight in many ways. There's a bond with many in the town and thus it can feel like a family. However, there is a lack of leadership in many ways and consequently a lack of focus. Without focus, without direction, the people perish. Thus, we need focus and revival as a community in continuing forward.
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• C

• D+

• 11,112 Population

Granger

• Town in Washington
• 10

Current Resident: Granger is a small town, but the people's heart living in Granger are big. If you did not know Granger is where the dinasours roamed and that's what gets tourist to come and see all the dinasours made by the community. The community is strong but when we are showing signs of weakness we all have each other's back in the time of need.
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• C-

• D

• 3,594 Population

Wapato

• Town in Washington
• 23

Current Resident: I lived in and Around Wapato my whole life. It is surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery and orchards. the school is brand new in Wapato and culture is very diverse. Nightlife is nearby in Yakima or tri-cities, job opportunities is at a random field work, unless logging or a business management person. it is my home and a person can live ok, or better in the surrounding area of Wapato!
Read 23 Reviews

• C-

• C-

• 5,049 Population

Mabton

• Town in Washington

• C-

• D

• 2,103 Population

Buena

• Town in Washington

• D

• C-

• 1,345 Population

Eschbach

• Town in Washington

• B

• C+

• 377 Population

Naches

• Town in Washington
• 4

Former Resident: I lived in Naches for 8 years, my parents still live there and I visit a couple times a year for the past 13 years. In those 21 years the town has always felt safe with friendly people. Downtown Naches is hidden, you would only know it is there if you turned at the 1 street light in town....otherwise you would think that Naches only consisted of a couple fruit stands, gas stations and a mini market. In downtown Naches you will find a deli, a small library, a post office, barber shop, bar, and even a very nice hotel! The park is well kept with a public pool.
There are lots of fruit orchards all around and a wood mill. There is even a Sportsman's Day where a mini fair comes to town and a parade.
The homes are kept up well and I even noticed a nice small apartment complex was put in a couple years ago.
Naches is within an hour or so of two ski resorts, White Pass and Chinook pass. Clear lake is about a half hour away and absolutely gorgeous and great for camping and hiking.
Read 4 Reviews

• B

• C+

• 710 Population

Harrah

• Town in Washington

• B-

• C-

• 659 Population

Tieton

• Town in Washington
• 1

Current Resident: Beautiful surroundings located in the foothills of the Cascades. Efforts currently in the works for reviving the town square. Eye-catching tile mosaic signs welcome visitors.
Read 1 Review

• C+

• C+

• 1,471 Population

White Swan

• Town in Washington
• 2

Current Resident: I was raised out here as a kid. A lot of animals around. Such as cattle, horses, dogs and cats. Home to a lot of good people with a few exceptions. Has a great school right in the middle of town. Would like to see more building's are a place for the youth to go and play. Instead of running the streets.
Read 2 Reviews

• C

• C-

• 973 Population

Tampico

• Town in Washington

• C-

• B+

• 465 Population

Cowiche

• Town in Washington
• 2

Current Resident: I love how Cowiche is a small community and everyone knows each other. The people here are diverse in terms of goals and general personalities, and the community is quite safe. Also, this area is heavy on agriculture so the air is nice and fresh here. When someone in the community passes, it affects everyone in the community but we mourn together, lifting each others spirits. Its great to know the community cares about you and your family. The only thing I would change is having a more variety of classes to choose from, such as more foreign languages or more classes that focus on your career interest, but it is understandable when having such a small community and a relatively small school of about three hundred students.
Read 2 Reviews

• D+

• C+

• 960 Population

Outlook

• Town in Washington
• 1

• D-

• C

• 300 Population

Nile

• Town in Washington

• NG

• NG

• 98 Population