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Toppenish, Washington

Toppenish, Washington, in Yakima county, is 18 miles SE of Yakima, Washington (center to center) and 127 miles SE of Seattle, Washington. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Yakima metropolitan area. Toppenish contains a population of approximately 8,946.

The People and Families of Toppenish

In Toppenish, about 49% of adults are married. Toppenish has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in the city.

Unlike most cities, Toppenish has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Toppenish had a median family income of $28,228.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Toppenish favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $200. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.

Toppenish Housing

Toppenish has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 61% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in Toppenish the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Toppenish, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 7%Toppenish Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Toppenish, WA

Comparing Toppenish 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 Population1010
Racial Diversity67
Senior Citizens22
Female Share of the Population12
Age of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty11
College Educated Adults11
Median Family Income11
People in Middle Class or Better11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times77
Public Transportation Use44
Walking and Biking to Work44
Working at Home42

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
Affordability of Property Taxes810
Affordability of Rents78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43
Housing Recently Built43
People Living Alone11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime11
Low Property Crime11
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