Livability Score

79
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (30) B
Collaboration Coffee
Coffee Shop
& Tea
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Dreamgirls Espresso
Coffee Shop
Mocha Tree Espresso
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Buzzin' Bees Coffee
Coffee Shop
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Cruisin' Coffee
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Jay Day Cafe & Boba
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Moulin Brew
Coffee Shop
Tom Tom
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
40th Ave Espresso
Coffee Shop
Espresso
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Caffé Capri Italian Espresso & Bistro
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (19) A+
PJ's Music Box
Nightclub
Orion Cinema
Cinema
Capitol Theatre
Cinema
The Seasons Performance Hall
Theatre Arts
Yakima Valley Trolleys
Museum
Spraypark
Water Park
Water Playground
Water Park
Yakima County Stadium
Stadium
Yakima Valley SunDome
Stadium
Central Washington State Fair
Theme Park
Yakima Valley Museum
Museum
Yakima Cinema
Cinema
Jewett Interpretive Center
Museum
Majestic Theatre
Cinema
McAllister Museum
Museum
McAllister Museum/Civil Air Patrol
Museum
Nob Hill Bowl
Bowling Alley
Zaepfel Stadium
Stadium
Marquette Stadium
Stadium
Food and Drink (76) A+
McDonald's
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Avenida Cantina
Bar
The Sports Center
Bar
Game & Grog
Bar
Hop Nation Brewing Company
Bar
Bill's Place
Bar
Poochie's
Fast Food
Taquería Los Amigos
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Silhouette Centro de Nutrición
Fast Food
The Lariat
Fast Food
Taco Time
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Bob's
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Fast Food
El Rinconsito
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
One Stop
Alcohol
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Ron's Tacos and Burgers
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (12) F
La Casa Hogar
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Southeast Community Center
Community Centre
Achieve Health & Fitness
Gym
Starcycle
Gym
Yakima Athletic Club
Gym
Double-Down Crossfit
Gym
Terrace Heights Civic Center
Community Centre
Conquer Athletics
Gym
Community Centre
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Holy Family Activity Center
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Fully Charged Fitness
Gym
Volution Total Body Bootcamp
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (23) A+
Downtown Market
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Panadería El Solecito
Bakery
Mercado de Yakima
Grocery Store
Mercado Latino II
Butcher
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Espiga De Oro
Bakery
Fiesta Foods
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Snyder's Meats
Butcher
Blossom Cups and Cakes
Bakery
WinCo Foods
Grocery Store
Fred Meyer
Grocery Store
Johnson's Orchards Fruit
Grocery Store
Wray's
Grocery Store
Wray's Marketfresh IGA
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Wilco
Grocery Store
Parks (83) A+
Millenium Plaza
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Miller Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Cherry Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
South 2nd Street Park
Park
Lions Park
Park
Martin Luther King Jr. Park
Park
Raymond Park
Park
Summitview Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Portia Park
Park
Kiwanis Park
Park
A.C. Davis Track
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
McGuinness Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Milroy Park
Park
Shops (122) A+
Viola Rug and Furniture Gallery
Furniture
Hair Cuttery
Hairdresser
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
La Doncella
Hairdresser
K & K Custom Furniture
Furniture
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Office Solutions Northwest
Furniture
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Carmelita's Joyería Boutique
Clothing
Victoria Novedades
Clothing
Novedades Juanita
Clothing
Estética Unisex
Beauty
Shakira's Vanity, Cosmetics, and More
Beauty
Green Spa
Beauty
Tall Men's
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Harris' Furnishings
Furniture
Dollar Stretcher
Discount Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
L & I Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Esme Salon
Hairdresser
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Big Lots
Department Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in Yakima.
Public Transit Stops (14)
Stops & Stations A+
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.4% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Yakima is 101/100 - which is 14% lower than Washington.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime F

Yakima crime rates are 3,755 per 100k, which is 1% higher than Washington
Property Crime
3,143 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
612 crimes per 100k F
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employment D

The median income in Yakima is $48,220 - which is 23% lower than Washington.
Med. Household Income
$48,220 F
Unemployment Rate
3.7% C
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health A-

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (25)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Yakima Regional Medical & Cardiac Center
Hospital
Affordable Dentures and Implants
Dentist
Unknown Name
Dentist
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic
Clinic
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic
Clinic
Lincoln Avenue Medical and Dental Center
Doctor
Virginia Mason Memorial
Hospital
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Nob Hill Family Dental
Dentist
Avanta Dental
Dentist
Tieton Village Drug
Pharmacy
Aspen Dental
Dentist
Yakima Fire Station 93
Fire Station
Advanced Life Systems
Ambulance Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Valley Dermatology
Doctor
Terrace Heights Dental Center
Dentist
Astria Urgent Care
Clinic
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Union Gap Police Department
Police
East Valley Fire Department Station 42
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A
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housing A+

Yakima home prices are $182,900 - which is 32% lower than Washington
Home Price
$182,900 B
Home Appreciation Rate
13% A-
Home Affordability
3.8x (home price to income ratio) C
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schools C

The Yakima graduation rate is 68% - which is 22% lower than Washington
School Test Scores
48% F
High School Grad. Rates
68% F
Elementary Schools (41) D-
St Joseph Marquette Catholic School
Washington Middle School
Garfield Elementary School
Adams Elementary School
Barge-Lincoln Elementary School
Christ The Teacher Catholic School
St John Of Kronstadt Orthodox Christian School
Mckinley Elementary School
Roosevelt Elementary School
Juvenile Detention Center
Grace Lutheran School
Hoover Elementary School
Franklin Middle School
Yakima Online
Robertson Elementary
Mcclure Elementary School Yakima
Discovery Lab School
Ridgeview Elementary
Lewis & Clark Middle School
Riverside Christian
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary
Nob Hill Elementary School
Dba: West Chestnut Academy
Montessori School Of Yakima
Gilbert Elementary School
High Schools (23) A+
Yakima Adult Jail
Wapato Esd 105 Open Doors
Highland Esd 105 Open Doors
Esd 105 Open Doors
Naches Valley Esd 105 Open Doors
Davis High School
Ridgeview Group Home
Juvenile Detention Center
Stanton Academy
Yakima Open Doors
Yakima Satellite Alternative Programs
Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center
Yakima Online
Riverside Christian
Dba: West Chestnut Academy
Eisenhower High School
Yakima Adventist Christian School
La Salle High School
Selah Academy Bpl
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ratings C

Yakima has an overall rating of 63% from 15 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes B+
User Surveys (13)
From AreaVibes F
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Yakima Rack and Roll Kayak Trailer 4 rating By jg_cool ( Aug 23, 2016) Recently bought this trailer, 78 inch version and ran into a few problems, but the biggest complaint is that lack of service or care by Yakima. Here is what I ran into...1) Counter sunk holes for license bracket too small for screws provided. This caused a problem with the lice ...Read More nse plate light attaching correctly. Yakima sent me a new kit but it had the same problem. Duh Yakima! Fixed myself by enlarging the counter sinking of hole.2) Wiring for license light routed to the wrong side of the trailer. Fixed myself by pulling out the wiring, and fishing it to the correct (L) side of trailer so it can be connected to proper socket. Duh Yakima!3) Instructions for safety mast and what was provided for mounting it didn't coincide. Fixed myself but mast tends to fall over. Didn't bother with Yakima this time.4) The axle bolt has a head size that is not standard to any SAE or Metric size. The only wrench you can use is an adjustable one. Manual states you only will need 16, 18, 21, and 22 mm wrenches, but as an options can use an adjustable one. I found this out after I bought wrenches for putting the trailer together. Yakima didn't see this as a problem. Duh Yakima!Clearly their attention to quality control is failing. They stated their "integrity guy" didn't see any of this as a problem. I'd say their integrity guy doesn't have much Integrity. Trailer otherwise is nice, goes together well outside of the above issues. I had a hard time understanding what you could upgrade the 66 inch to and what wouldn't work. When looking at online sites and then reading through Yakima's site it became a bit clearer what you could use on the 66 inch versus 78. Many online sites are misstating about heavy duty shocks, bars, etc. I would have opt'd for the 66 instead of the 78 inch had it been clearer. Duh me I guess. Read Less
Yakima, Washington - Gateway to the Columbia River 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 03, 2010) I grew up in Yakima, it's a small city, part of the tri cities in south eastern Washington state, and even though there's really not much going on in Yakima its one of my favorite places on earth. Yakima doesn't have much in the way of culture or shopping because it is mostly a f ...Read More arming/ranching town, but what makes it great is the amount of outdoor activities in the area.

Yakima is near the Columbia gorge, a huge canyon that cradles the Columbia River. Boating, kayaking, fishing and my personal favorite windsurfing can all be done on the river. In fact the Yakima area of the Columbia River is the windsurfing capital of the world! Constant winds from 30-50 mph push their way through the gorge 24 hours a day. It's amazing to experience.

Yakima itself is surrounded by desert and scrub brush. If you like horseback riding, camping or hiking Yakima is the place to go. Beautiful skies every day display a range of purple and red colors as the sun sets. Warm weather pretty much all year make Yakima a great place. If you love wine Yakima is the place to go. A little know secret, Yakima is actually the second largest area in the US for grape and wine production. Hundreds of vineyards surround the areas offer wine tastings and tours for those who interested. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Yakima? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Millenium Plaza
      Unknown Name
      Miller Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Cherry Park
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      PJ's Music Box
      Orion Cinema
      Capitol Theatre
      The Seasons Performance Hall
      Yakima Valley Trolleys
      Spraypark
      Water Playground
      Yakima County Stadium

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Jimmy John's
      Avenida Cantina
      The Sports Center
      Game & Grog
      Hop Nation Brewing Company
      Bill's Place
      Poochie's

      B- Commute

      Is public transit available in Yakima? Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in Yakima.
      Drive to Work
      80%

      4% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Yakima? The cost of living in Yakima is 101/100 - which is 14% lower than Washington.
      Yakima
      101

      1% more expensive than average

      Washington
      118

      18% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Yakima? Yakima crime rates are 3,755, which are 1% higher than Washington
      Total Crime
      3,755 per 100k people

      62% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 27

      62% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      4%

      Year over year crime is up

      D Employment

      What is the median income in Yakima? The median income in Yakima is $48,220 which is 23% lower than Washington.
      Median household income
      $48,22013% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $24,06119% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      20% lower than the US average

      A- Health & Safety

      Is Yakima a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Virginia Mason Memorial
      Yakima Regional Medical & Cardiac Center

      Pharmacies

      Tieton Village Drug
      Walgreens
      Rite Aid
      Walmart Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Valley Dermatology
      Lincoln Avenue Medical and Dental Center

      A+ Housing

      What are Yakima home prices? Yakima home prices are $182,900 - which is 32% lower than Washington
      Median home value
      $182,9001% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $8797% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      55%

      14% lower than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Yakima have good schools? The Yakima graduation rate is 68% - which is 22% lower than Washington
      High school grad. rates
      68%

      18% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      48%

      equal to the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      19:1

      17% higher than the US average

      C User Ratings

      Is Yakima a good place to live? Yakima has an overall rating of 63% from 15 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      63%

      15 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      75%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      35%

      13 total surveys

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