At a Glance
Median Income
$72,461
$32,161 per capita
Home Value
$297,000
Zillow: $374,696
Median Rent
$1,235/mo
25.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
2,212/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.7%
88.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
10.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
279 sunny days/yr
How Zillah Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Zillah's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Zillah a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Zillah residents earn a median household income of $72,461 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,161. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% 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 Zillah is $297,000 , 5% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $374,696. Median rent is $1,235/month, with 25.8% 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 1979.
Safety & Crime
Zillah reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,212/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
26.7% of adults in Zillah hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% below the national average).
88.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Zillah has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 279 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population3,163
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density1,738/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$72,461
Per Capita$32,161
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$13,348M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,002
Housing
A
Home Value$297,000
Rent$1,235
Ownership67.1%
Zillow$374,696
Housing Units1,159
Rent Burden25.8%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property2,212/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary449/100K
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death10,201/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days279/yr
Rain7.8 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation820 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.7%
High School+88.4%
Graduate+11.8%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute22 min
Broadband92.1%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries17
Did You Know?
Zillah was founded in 1891.
The median home in Zillah was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Tri-Cities (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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