Harrah, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Yakima County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
663 Population 2,456/sq mi density
$71,094 Median Income $28,551 per capita
$197,700 Home Value $315,756 Zillow
$1,020 Median Rent 17.4% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$71,094 median income, 9.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$197,700 home value, $1,020/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Harrah, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,094
5% below
$28,551 per capita
Home Value
$197,700
30% below
Zillow: $315,756
Median Rent
$1,020/mo
12% below
17.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.6%
48% below
73.4% high school+
Unemployment
9.9%
175% above
14.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.1%
31% above
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Harrah Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
95%
Home Value
70%
Rent
88%
Poverty
113%
Bachelor's
52%
Unemployment
275%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Harrah a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Harrah residents earn a median household income of $71,094 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,551. The unemployment rate stands at 9.9% (175% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.0% 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 Harrah is $197,700 , 30% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $315,756. Median rent is $1,020/month, with 17.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.

Education

17.6% of adults in Harrah hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 73.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Harrah has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population663
Median Age33.5 yrs
Density2,456/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born24.4%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$71,094
Per Capita$28,551
Unemployment9.9%
Poverty14.0%
County GDP$13,348M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,002

Housing

A+
Home Value$197,700
Rent$1,020
Ownership63.5%
Zillow$315,756
Housing Units211
Rent Burden17.4%

Health

Obesity42.1%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death10,201/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain7.8 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation834 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.6%
High School+73.4%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute20 min
Broadband89.6%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries17

Did You Know?

The median home in Harrah was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Columbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal (62 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
24.4% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 526 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 45 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.