Living in Yakima
Yakima is a large place in Washington, United States, home to 93,701 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are movers on a budget (top 47%, #5,667 of 12,111), remote workers (top 65%, #4,692 of 7,271), low-income households (top 65%, #6,307 of 9,771).
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- On the shortest day the sun is up for 8 h 33 min and sets around 1:17; in late June it sets around 5:59.
How Yakima ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Washington | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 10 | #11,694 of 11,898 | #302 of 310 | Map |
| Low-income household | 33 | #6,307 of 9,771 | #68 of 256 | Map |
| Low-income family | 21 | #7,654 of 8,006 | #217 of 225 | Map |
| Single parent | 20 | #6,103 of 6,237 | #176 of 182 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 49 | #8,255 of 9,474 | #249 of 264 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 41 | #8,416 of 9,474 | #249 of 264 | Map |
| Early retiree | 51 | #8,676 of 10,762 | #257 of 282 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 55 | #4,692 of 7,271 | #139 of 201 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 20 | #7,623 of 8,006 | #215 of 225 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 44 | #5,667 of 12,111 | #13 of 313 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 31 | #5,722 of 7,271 | #174 of 201 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 36 | #8,179 of 9,474 | #248 of 264 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 13 | #17,706 of 18,063 | #416 of 421 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 12 | #11,800 of 16,523 | #371 of 390 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 19 | #15,950 of 18,063 | #257 of 421 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 44 | #9,850 of 16,523 | #305 of 390 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 47 | #7,160 of 21,167 | #228 of 472 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 54 | #9,987 of 12,111 | #257 of 313 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 20 | #9,781 of 12,111 | #265 of 313 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Terrace Heights (Washington) 5 km
- Union Gap 6 km
- Selah 6 km
- West Valley (Washington) 8 km
- Wapato 18 km
- Toppenish 29 km
- Ellensburg 44 km
- Sunnyside (Washington) 49 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.