Goldendale, WA

Goldendale, Washington

Goldendale, Washington, in Klickitat county, is 56 miles S of Yakima, Washington (center to center) and 92 miles E of Portland, Oregon. The city is home to some 3,760 residents.

The People and Families of Goldendale

In Goldendale, about 52% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Goldendale had a median family income of $33,866.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($7,950) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Goldendale. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Goldendale Housing

According to the 2000 census, 55% of the housing in Goldendale was owner-occupied. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in the city, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon.

Commuting

In Goldendale, 88% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in Goldendale it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. The relatively short commuting times in the city let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

Goldendale strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Washington):

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 5%

Comparative Profile of Goldendale, WA

Comparing Goldendale to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Goldendale Almanac

Goldendale Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Goldendale Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Goldendale High Schools (2004)

GOLDENDALE HIGH SCHOOL
525 SIMCOE DR.
509-773-5846
A Title I school.
Serves 400 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 21.1

Goldendale Colleges

(List of All Washington Colleges)

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