Kittitas, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Yakima County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,186 Population 1,521/sq mi density
$66,150 Median Income $42,562 per capita
$278,100 Home Value $300,940 Zillow
$1,253 Median Rent 28.0% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$66,150 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$278,100 home value, $1,253/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Kittitas, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,150
12% below
$42,562 per capita
Home Value
$278,100
1% below
Zillow: $300,940
Median Rent
$1,253/mo
8% above
28.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
186/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.5%
18% below
88.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
25% above
13.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
8% above
10.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Kittitas Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
88%
Home Value
99%
Rent
108%
Poverty
111%
Bachelor's
82%
Unemployment
125%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kittitas 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

Kittitas residents earn a median household income of $66,150 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,562. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.8% 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 Kittitas is $278,100 , 1% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $300,940. Median rent is $1,253/month, with 28.0% 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 1978.

Safety & Crime

Kittitas reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 186/100K.

Education

27.5% of adults in Kittitas hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below the national average). 88.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kittitas has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population1,186
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density1,521/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born6.9%
Veterans13.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$66,150
Per Capita$42,562
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty13.8%
County GDP$13,348M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,002

Housing

A
Home Value$278,100
Rent$1,253
Ownership69.7%
Zillow$300,940
Housing Units714
Rent Burden28.0%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property186/100K

Health

Obesity34.7%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking10.5%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death10,201/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain9.2 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation1,651 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.5%
High School+88.4%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute30 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries17

Did You Know?

The median home in Kittitas was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Grant County International (54 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.0% 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.