Washington · Metropolitan Area
Selah is a small city in Washington with a population of 8,301. Residents earn $74,757 per year, which is 1% below the national average.
Based on current data, Selah receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Selah offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Selah is $74,757, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, indicating a healthy job market. 8.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Selah is $366,100, 30% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,465 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Selah is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 27 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,222 per 100,000, 38% below the national average.
23.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Selah experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
| English Only | 72.2% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 27.8% |
| 107% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $74,757 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,741 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,002 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,706 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.4% |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 6,385 |
| County GDP | $13,348M |
| Restaurants | 526 |
| Healthcare | 599 |
| Retail | 708 |
| Manufacturing | 248 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,109 |
| 46% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.40% |
| Commute Time | 15.9 min |
| Work from Home | 5.1% |
| Census Median | $366,100 |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $431,456 |
| Median List Price | $435,000 |
| Median List Price | $435,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $259 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 112.7% |
| Price Drops | 25.0% |
| Inventory | 24 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,465 |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,652 |
| Studio | $1,082 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,180 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,472 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,003 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,351 |
| Owner-Occupied | 56.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,109 |
| 46% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.40% |
| Obesity | 37.2% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.7% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.9% |
| Depression | 25.2% |
| Mental Distress | 18.7% |
| Physical Distress | 13.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 68.1% |
| Premature Death | 10,201/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 77.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 599 |
| Total Violent | 26.9/100K |
| 93% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 13.4/100K |
| Robbery | 13.4/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,222.0/100K |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 241.7/100K |
| Theft | 913.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 67.1/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 45 |
| FEMA Disasters | 455 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 8.6 inches |
| 77% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,306 ft (398 m) |
| Area | 4.6 sq mi (11.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,809/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.6459°N, 120.5383°W |
| County FIPS | 53077 |
Winner: Republican by 14.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.7% |
| 30% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 85.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.36 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,809/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.6 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 17 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 599 |
| Restaurants | 526 |
| Retail Stores | 708 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 45 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 455 |
| Avg Commute | 15.9 min |
| Work from Home | 5.1% |