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Harrah, WA


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Harrah, Washington

Harrah, Washington, in Yakima county, is 13 miles S of Yakima, Washington (center to center) and 118 miles SE of Seattle, Washington. The town is located in the Yakima metropolitan area. Harrah has a population of 542.

The People and Families of Harrah

In Harrah, about 61% of adults are married. Lots of Harrah people are married off. Large households are normal in the town. Be careful driving in Harrah, since the town is home to many young children.

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

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Harrah had a median family income of $41,250.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Harrah gave more campaign money ($1,500) 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.

Harrah Housing

Owners occupy 70% of the housing units in Harrah. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then the town is a popular and practical place to live on one's own. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in Harrah?

Commuting

In Harrah, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 10%Harrah Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Harrah Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Harrah, WA

Comparing Harrah 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
Male Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Racial Diversity85
Well-Paid Single Men65
Senior Citizens23
Female Share of the Population11
Age of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income65
College Educated Adults54
People in Middle Class or Better33
People Above Poverty22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use97
Short Commute Times65
Walking and Biking to Work11
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals96
Housing Recently Built75
Affordability of Property Taxes610
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
People Living Alone33
Affordability of Rents36
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