Yakima is a mid-size city in Yakima County, Washington. While the surrounding metro area contains 5,380,824 inhabitants, there are 126,248 living within the city limits. The senior community composes about 25% of the total population.
The SeniorScore™ for Yakima is 64. The city's mean household income is $45,000 ($22,000 on a per capita basis), vs an average of $51,000 for the state of Washington. The mean home price in Yakima is $130,500, which is much less than the state average of $325,500. Yakima has a high unemployment rate of approximately 10.06%.
Yakima has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and calm summers. The area gets optimal levels of rain annually. Yakima has above average air quality and an average rate of crime in relation to other cities.
To see information on the SeniorScore™ for Yakima, WA, please visit senioradvice.com/seniorscore/senior-living-in-yakima-wa.