Toppenish, WA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
8,746 332.4M (US)
Median Age
27.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
82.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
9.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$67,766 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$214,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$476 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$772 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
54.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Yakima County
4
Yakima Metro Area
4
Washington
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Yakima County
7
Yakima Metro Area
7
Washington
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 3 33
Feb 1 1 37
Mar 1 0 45
Apr 1 0 51
May 1 0 59
Jun 1 0 66
Jul 0 0 72
Aug 0 0 71
Sep 0 0 63
Oct 1 0 51
Nov 1 1 40
Dec 1 6 30

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 55% of residents leaning left and 40% leaning right.

Liberal (56%) (41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 33%
Hillary Clinton 61%
Other 6%

Schools

Toppenish Middle School
<1 miles, N 1 star
Lincoln Elementary School
<1 miles, E 1.4 star
Garfield Elementary School
<1 miles, W 1.4 star
Valley View Elementary
<1 miles, E 2.8 star

Colleges

Heritage University
4 miles, W 1.9 star
Perry Technical Institute
17 miles, N 3.2 star
Yakima Valley College
18 miles, N 1.4 star

Hospitals

Astria Toppenish Hospital
<1 miles, SW 4.1 star
Astria Sunnyside Hospital
15 miles, SE 2.3 star
Astria Regional Medical Center
18 miles, N 2.3 star
Virginia Mason Memorial
18 miles, N 4.1 star

Airports

Tri-Cities Airport
58 miles, SE 1 star
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
120 miles, NW 4.1 star
Portland International Airport
122 miles, W 3.7 star
Roberts Field
152 miles, SW 1.4 star