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Yakima, WA

Founded 1847Yakima CountyElev. 325 m
Population
96,810
Median home
$273,400
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
53
Sex offenders
14

Overview

About Yakima

Yakima is a city in Washington with about 96,810 residents. Yakima was founded in 1847 and sits in Yakima County. The median age is 34 and the median household income is $59,228. Homes carry a median value of $273,400, and about 54% of residents own where they live. Hispanic or Latino residents make up the largest share of the population (47.6%). Around 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 18 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
96,810
Median age
34
Median household income
$59,228
Per-capita income
$29,027
Poverty rate
17%
High-school grad or higher
78.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
20.8%
Unemployment
8%
Avg. commute
17.5 min
Work from home
6.2%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White43.7%
Hispanic or Latino47.6%
Black1.4%
Asian1.4%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts29.7%
Service19.1%
Sales & office18.2%
Production, transportation & material moving17.9%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance15.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$273,400
Median gross rent
$1,075/mo
Owner-occupied
53.5%
Median year built
1972
Households
35,485
Avg. household size
2.66

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Yakima has 53 public schools — 23 elementary, 7 middle, 20 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 10 schools
Reading41%
Math27%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Davis High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
East Valley High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Eisenhower High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
ESD 105 Open DoorsHighGrades 9–12
Juvenile Detention CenterHighGrades 5–12
NACHES VALLEY ESD 105 OPEN DOORSHighGrades 9–12
Ridgeview Group HomeHighGrades 7–12
Selah Academy AuxiliaryHighGrades 6–12
Stanton AcademyHighGrades 9–12
Wapato ESD 105 Open DoorsHighGrades 9–12
West Valley High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
West Valley Innovation CenterHighGrades 7–12
West Valley Open DoorsHighGrades 9–12
WEST VALLEY VIRTUAL ACADEMY 9-12HighGrades 9–12

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime27% above national
Yakima489
Washington365
United States386
↑ 9% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime25% above national
Yakima2,431
Washington2,941
United States1,952
↓ 17% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Yakima Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Yakima.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Yakima County
AvalancheVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
LandslideRelatively High
WildfireRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
EarthquakeRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Yakima is in Yakima County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Yakima was founded in 1847 and sits in Yakima County. Elevation ~325 m.

Map of Yakima
Yakima, WA
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Historic places

38 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Larson, A. E., BuildingLund BuildingLaFramboise FarmsteadGilbert, H. M., HouseCarbonneau MansionDonald HouseBrooker--Taylor HouseCard, Rupert, House
Notable people from Yakima
Robert LucasKyle MacLachlanJim RohnSam KinisonPhil MahreBarbara La MarrJanet WaldoColleen AtwoodSteve MahreColleen Miller
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Nearby cities
Wenatchee (59 mi)Richland (63 mi)Kennewick (71 mi)Moses Lake (71 mi)Pasco (72 mi)Maple Valley (88 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Yakima, WA (14)

Public sex-offender registry records for Yakima, Washington.

Jesus Navarro Ramirez, 45
Yakima · 98902
AKA Jesus Navaro Ramirez, Eugene Davis
Jesus Hector Perez, 58ABSCONDER
Yakima · Yakima County · 98902
AKA Freddy Villreal
Brian P King, 48
Yakima · 98902
Daniel Matthew Rodriguez, 43
Yakima · Yakima County
AKA Daniel Alaniz Rodriguez, Daniel Matthew Alaniz
Thomas Walter Smith, 67
Yakima · 98901
Jose John Garcia, 56ABSCONDER
Yakima · Yakima County
David Scott Young, 56
Yakima · 98908
AKA Dave Scott Young, David S Young
David Paul Wilson, 58
Yakima · 98902
David Joaquin Garcia, 80
Yakima · 98901
Michael Shon Wade, 54
Yakima · Yakima County · 98908
AKA Shawn Wade, Michael Anderson
Michael Martin Culton, 46ABSCONDER
Yakima · Yakima County
AKA Michael M Culton, Micheal Culton
Michael Timothy Williams, 62
Yakima · 98903
Robert Allen King, 78
Yakima · 98902
AKA Robert Allen King
Laren Alan Jackson, 49ABSCONDER
Yakima
AKA Jaren Allen Jackson, Laren Alan Jackson

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Yakima — frequently asked

What is the population of Yakima, Washington?
Yakima has a population of about 96,810, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Yakima?
The median home value in Yakima is $273,400, and the median gross rent is $1,075/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Yakima safe? What is the crime rate?
Yakima Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 489 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Yakima face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Yakima County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including avalanche, cold wave, landslide.
How many schools are in Yakima?
Yakima has 53 public schools (23 elementary, 7 middle, 20 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Yakima?
Public registry data lists 14 registered sex offenders in or near Yakima. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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