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Grandview, WA


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Grandview, Washington

Grandview, Washington, in Yakima county, is 36 miles W of Kennewick, Washington (center to center) and 142 miles E of Portland, Oregon. The city is located in the Yakima metropolitan area. Grandview has a population of 8,377.

The People and Families of Grandview

In Grandview, about 55% of adults are married. Large households are normal in Grandview. Be careful driving in the city, since the city is home to many young children.

You'll notice more men than women in Grandview compared to most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Grandview had a median family income of $36,165. In Grandview, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in Grandview.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Grandview gave more campaign money ($270) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Grandview Housing

Owners occupy 67% of the housing units in Grandview.

Commuting

In Grandview, 89% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 17%Grandview Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Grandview, WA

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population97
Racial Diversity89
Senior Citizens23
Female Share of the Population24
Well-Paid Single Men11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income23
People Above Poverty22
People in Middle Class or Better22
College Educated Adults23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Public Transportation Use76
Short Commute Times66
Walking and Biking to Work33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Housing Recently Built65
Affordability of Rents67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43
People Living Alone22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime67
Low Property Crime12
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