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Union Gap, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Yakima County County
Union Gap, WA
At a Glance
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)
Is Union Gap a Good Place to Live?
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 7.6% (111% 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 $250,297. 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 243 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 36% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 9,413/100K. The murder rate is 16.2/100K.
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 49°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 279 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.