At a Glance
Median Income
$74,757
$37,741 per capita
Home Value
$366,100
Zillow: $438,155
Median Rent
$1,465/mo
28.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
126/100K
1,056/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.7%
85.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
8.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
12.6% smoking rate
How Selah Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Selah's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Selah a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Selah residents earn a median household income of $74,757 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,741. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.4% 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 Selah is $366,100 , 30% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $438,155. Median rent is $1,465/month, with 28.2% 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 1980.
Safety & Crime
Selah reports 126 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,056/100K.
Education
23.7% of adults in Selah hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% below the national average).
85.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Selah 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
Population8,301
Median Age34.2 yrs
Density1,809/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born9.3%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$74,757
Per Capita$37,741
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty8.4%
County GDP$13,348M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,002
Housing
B+
Home Value$366,100
Rent$1,465
Ownership56.6%
Zillow$438,155
Housing Units3,669
Rent Burden28.2%
Crime
F
Violent126/100K
Property1,056/100K
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death10,201/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain8.0 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation1,306 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.7%
High School+85.2%
Graduate+10.4%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute16 min
Broadband85.6%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries17
Did You Know?
The median home in Selah was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Grant County International (69 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.0% 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.