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What are the crime rate and median income in Yakima, WA?
The violent-crime rate in Yakima was 5.2 per 1,000 residents in 2025, 84% higher than the statewide rate (2.8). Its median household earns $62,815 and the median home value is $297,600. Population: about 96,961 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Yakima?
In 2025 the Yakima Police Department reported 508 violent crimes to the FBI, which works out to 5.2 per 1,000 people. It stands at 84% higher than the Washington rate (2.8); the U.S. figure is 3.3. 9 of the violent crimes were murders or non-negligent manslaughter. There were also 1,818 property crimes, a rate of 18.7 per 1,000. Violent crimes fell 8% between 2021 and 2025 (552 to 508).
| Offense (2025) | Yakima count | Per 1,000 | Washington per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 508 | 5.2 | 2.8 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 9 | 0.09 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 41 | 0.42 | 0.38 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 60 | 0.62 | 0.52 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 398 | 4.1 | 1.9 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 1,818 | 18.7 | 19.7 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 233 | 2.4 | 3.1 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,356 | 13.9 | 14.0 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 229 | 2.3 | 2.6 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Yakima changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 552 | 2,992 | 10 |
| 2022 | 589 | 3,026 | 12 |
| 2023 | 474 | 2,345 | 9 |
| 2024 | 531 | 1,984 | 15 |
| 2025 | 508 | 1,818 | 9 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Yakima Police Department's own reports.
How does Yakima compare with Washington?
Yakima's median household earns $62,815 a year, 36% lower than the state figure ($98,141). The median owner-occupied home is worth $297,600 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $1,117 a month. About 96,961 people live on 28 square miles of land, roughly 3,452 per square mile. The city lies in Yakima County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Yakima | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 96,961 | 7,816,116 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $62,815 | $98,141 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $297,600 | $564,600 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,117 | $1,760 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 8.4% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 16.6% | 9.9% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 20.8% | 39.6% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 53.8% | 63.8% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 34.3 | 38.3 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Yakima?
1 Superfund site is on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Yakima: Fmc Corp. (Yakima). 2 other sites have finished cleanup and been taken off the list. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Yakima County as “Relatively Moderate”. The hazards rated highest here are wildfire (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Yakima?
No highway work zones were listed in Yakima city limits in the October 11, 2026 state feed. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Yakima?
Inside the city limits there are 36 public schools (2024-25) and 6 private schools (2023-24). 6 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 1 state park or recreation area: Yakima Sportsman.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Yakima
Gun shops
9 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Yakima city limits, plus 2 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 3 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Bestway Pawn Mart INC (Yakima), Bi-Mart #605 (Yakima), Bi-Mart #626 (Yakima), Big 5 Sporting Goods #169 (Yakima), Cash America Pawn (Yakima), Coastal Farm & Ranch / Coastal (Yakima), Ed & Moe's Pawn Shop LLC (Yakima), Walmart #2269 (Yakima) and 1 more.
Liquor stores
One liquor store is on the map inside the Yakima city limits: Xpress Mart Yakima (Yakima).
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the Yakima city limits: Planned Parenthood of Greater Washington and North Idaho-Yakima (Yakima).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Yakima?
In 2025, Yakima had 5.2 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (508 reported), 84% higher than the Washington rate (2.8). The property-crime rate was 18.7 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Yakima?
$62,815 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $98,141 for Washington.
How much do homes cost in Yakima?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $297,600 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $564,600 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Yakima?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Yakima County as “Relatively Moderate”. The hazards rated highest here are wildfire (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Richland, WA (63 mi) · Kennewick, WA (71 mi) · Pasco, WA (72 mi) · South Hill, WA (90 mi) · Auburn, WA (93 mi) · Kent, WA (96 mi)
More: Washington statewide numbers · county page: Yakima County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Yakima city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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