Union Gap, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Yakima County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,511 Population 1,167/sq mi density
$58,958 Median Income $23,585 per capita
$186,200 Home Value $259,708 Zillow
$1,111 Median Rent 27.7% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
234 Violent Crime/100K 8,527 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$58,958 median income, 11.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$186,200 home value, $1,111/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
234 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Union Gap, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,958
22% below
$23,585 per capita
Home Value
$186,200
34% below
Zillow: $259,708
Median Rent
$1,111/mo
4% below
27.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
234/100K
38% below
8,527/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.3%
87% below
67.1% high school+
Unemployment
11.6%
222% above
9.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
26% above
13.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Union Gap Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
78%
Home Value
66%
Rent
96%
Poverty
79%
Bachelor's
13%
Unemployment
322%
Crime
62%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Union Gap a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Union Gap residents earn a median household income of $58,958 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,585. The unemployment rate stands at 11.6% (222% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.8% 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 Union Gap is $186,200 , 34% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $259,708. Median rent is $1,111/month, with 27.7% 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 1971.

Safety & Crime

Union Gap reports 234 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 38% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 8,527/100K.

Education

4.3% of adults in Union Gap hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below the national average). 67.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Union Gap 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

Population6,511
Median Age32.7 yrs
Density1,167/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born21.2%
Veterans3.1%

Economy

C+
Median Income$58,958
Per Capita$23,585
Unemployment11.6%
Poverty9.8%
County GDP$13,348M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,002

Housing

A+
Home Value$186,200
Rent$1,111
Ownership64.0%
Zillow$259,708
Housing Units2,183
Rent Burden27.7%

Crime

F
Violent234/100K
Property8,527/100K

Health

Obesity40.5%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death10,201/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain8.0 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation989 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.3%
High School+67.1%
Graduate+0.7%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute18 min
Broadband83.4%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries17

Did You Know?

The median home in Union Gap was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Tri-Cities (68 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
21.2% 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.