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Naches, WA


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Naches, Washington

Naches, Washington, in Yakima county, is 12 miles NW of Yakima, Washington (center to center) and 97 miles SE of Seattle, Washington. The town is located in the Yakima metropolitan area. Naches has a population of 643.

The People and Families of Naches

In Naches, about 58% of adults are married.

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

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Naches had a median family income of $47,679.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Naches Housing

Owners occupy 68% of the housing units in Naches. On average, the construction date of housing in the town is earlier than you'll find in most places. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in Naches?

Commuting

In Naches, 87% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work in the town tends to be by car.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 11%Naches Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Naches, WA

Comparing Naches 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 Population99
Well-Paid Single Men65
Racial Diversity62
Well-Paid Single Women65
Senior Citizens35
Age of the Population35
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Female Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size65
Portion of People Married66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better88
Median Family Income87
People Above Poverty57
College Educated Adults32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times76
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Affordability of Property Taxes59
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals42
People Living Alone34
Affordability of Rents25
Housing Recently Built21
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