Eschbach, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Yakima County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
235 Population 199/sq mi density
$56,500 Median Income $27,446 per capita
$434,600 Home Value $327,967 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$56,500 median income, 14.1% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$434,600 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Eschbach, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,500
25% below
$27,446 per capita
Home Value
$434,600
54% above
Zillow: $327,967
Bachelor's Degree+
28.9%
14% below
86.7% high school+
Unemployment
14.1%
292% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
21% above
12.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Eschbach Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Eschbach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
75%
Home Value
154%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
86%
Unemployment
392%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Eschbach a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Eschbach residents earn a median household income of $56,500 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,446. The unemployment rate stands at 14.1% (292% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,385 business establishments, including 526 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Eschbach is $434,600 , 54% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $327,967. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.

Education

28.9% of adults in Eschbach hold a bachelor's degree or higher (14% below the national average). 86.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Eschbach has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population235
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density199/mi²
Male / Female37% / 63%
Foreign Born5.5%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$56,500
Per Capita$27,446
Unemployment14.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$13,348M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,002

Housing

C
Home Value$434,600
Rent
Ownership86.7%
Zillow$327,967
Housing Units87
Rent Burden28.0%

Health

Obesity38.7%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death10,201/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain8.0 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation1,285 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.9%
High School+86.7%
Graduate+18.8%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute18 min
Broadband82.7%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries17

Did You Know?

The median home in Eschbach was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Grant County International (72 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
28.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 526 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 45 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.