Naches, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Yakima County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
895 Population 1,029/sq mi density
$53,015 Median Income $29,074 per capita
$202,200 Home Value $321,359 Zillow
$1,356 Median Rent 33.4% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$53,015 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$202,200 home value, $1,356/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Naches, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,015
29% below
$29,074 per capita
Home Value
$202,200
28% below
Zillow: $321,359
Median Rent
$1,356/mo
17% above
33.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.4%
25% below
84.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
31% above
13.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
20% above
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Naches Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
71%
Home Value
72%
Rent
117%
Poverty
110%
Bachelor's
75%
Unemployment
131%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Naches a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Naches residents earn a median household income of $53,015 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,074. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.7% 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 Naches is $202,200 , 28% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $321,359. Median rent is $1,356/month, with 33.4% 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 1973.

Education

25.4% of adults in Naches hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% below the national average). 84.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Naches 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

Population895
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density1,029/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born17.9%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$53,015
Per Capita$29,074
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty13.7%
County GDP$13,348M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,002

Housing

A+
Home Value$202,200
Rent$1,356
Ownership59.0%
Zillow$321,359
Housing Units380
Rent Burden33.4%

Health

Obesity38.5%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death10,201/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain8.0 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation1,454 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.4%
High School+84.1%
Graduate+11.7%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute20 min
Broadband86.0%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries17

Did You Know?

The median home in Naches was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Grant County International (73 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
17.9% 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.