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Yakima Local Guide

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Living in Yakima, WA

Yakima, Washington is a town with just under 94,000 residents. Families with young children should fit right in, as kids under 5 account for an above-average 9% of the community. Overall, the city's population, at an average age of just under 36, is younger than most cities in Washington. By a small 54%-46% margin, homeowners slightly outnumber renters in Yakima. Renters in the city benefit from a relatively low average rent of $851 a month, which is $356 a month less than the state average.

Eleven percent of Yakima residents older than 25 have a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree. There are two primary industries in Yakima: retail and healthcare. Combined, these industries account for 13% of the city's workforce. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the city's residents work in transportation, which ranks as the top profession in the city. With an average annual income of just over $55,000, Yakima workers earn less than the average Washington resident. The city's average income also falls below the national average of $73,345.

Yakima has an average commute time of about 19 minutes, outperforming the Washington average of about 29 minutes. Many residents (38%) commute to work by car, while public transit isn't extensively used. Walking isn't a common way to get to work.