Apartments for rent in Selah, WA

The small town of Selah, Washington is home to slightly less than 8,000 residents. It's a nice place to raise a family, as children under 5 make up a larger portion of the population here (8%) than nationally (6%), while young professionals appear in smaller numbers. Overall, the town's population, at an average age of just under 35, is younger than most cities in Washington. Renters tend to be in the minority in the area, and 61% of residents own their homes. Renters in the town benefit from a relatively low average rent of $1,015/month, which is $192/month less than the state average.

Averaging about 18 minutes, the commute time for Selah residents is shorter than the Washington average of about 29 minutes. Many residents (44%) drive to work, while public transportation isn't used. Walking isn't a common way to get to work.

Many Selah residents work in one of three industries: retail, healthcare, and public administration. Together, these industries make up 21% of the workforce in the town. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, 7% of residents work in sales, making it the top profession in the town. Selah workers earn an average annual income of just over $68,000, less than the state average. Selah's average income also trails the national average of $73,345. Selah has a large percentage of residents over the age of 25 with an Associate's degree (8%) compared to the national average (5%). Further, 16% have a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree.