Terrace Heights, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Yakima County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
9,480 Population 901/sq mi density
$79,525 Median Income $42,238 per capita
$325,000 Home Value $396,479 Zillow
$1,124 Median Rent 30.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$79,525 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$325,000 home value, $1,124/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Terrace Heights, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$79,525
6% above
$42,238 per capita
Home Value
$325,000
15% above
Zillow: $396,479
Median Rent
$1,124/mo
3% below
30.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
32.8%
3% below
88.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
61% below
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
12% above
10.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Terrace Heights Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
106%
Home Value
115%
Rent
97%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
97%
Unemployment
39%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Terrace Heights a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Terrace Heights residents earn a median household income of $79,525 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,238. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% 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 Terrace Heights is $325,000 , 15% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $396,479. Median rent is $1,124/month, with 30.8% 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 1991.

Education

32.8% of adults in Terrace Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (3% below the national average). 88.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Terrace Heights 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

Population9,480
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density901/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born11.7%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$79,525
Per Capita$42,238
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$13,348M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,002

Housing

A
Home Value$325,000
Rent$1,124
Ownership65.8%
Zillow$396,479
Housing Units4,303
Rent Burden30.8%

Health

Obesity36.0%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking10.9%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death10,201/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain8.0 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation1,124 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.8%
High School+88.3%
Graduate+12.5%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute20 min
Broadband93.8%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries17

Did You Know?

The median home in Terrace Heights was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Tri-Cities (67 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
11.7% 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.