Soap Lake, WA

Soap Lake, Washington

Soap Lake, Washington, in Grant county, is 72 miles NE of Yakima, Washington (center to center) and 133 miles E of Seattle, Washington. There are an estimated 1,733 people in the city.

The People and Families of Soap Lake

In Soap Lake, about 48% of adults are married. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Soap Lake. The kids here are young and many. In the city, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, Soap Lake isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

The city has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Soap Lake had a median family income of $25,000.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($200) in Soap Lake. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Soap Lake Housing

Approximately 54% of housing in Soap Lake is owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in Soap Lake. The city is known in Washington for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in Soap Lake.

Commuting

In Soap Lake, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 1%
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 13%

Comparative Profile of Soap Lake, WA

Comparing Soap Lake 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
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Soap Lake Almanac

Soap Lake Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Soap Lake Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Soap Lake residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Soap Lake, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Soap Lake High Schools (2004)

SOAP LAKE MIDDLE & HIGH SCH
527 2ND AVE SW
509-246-1201
A Title I school.
Serves 252 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

SMOKIAM ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL
120 EAST MAIN STREET
509-246-0572
A Non-traditional School
Serves 72 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 36

Soap Lake Colleges

(List of All Washington Colleges)

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