Union Gap, WA

Union Gap, Washington

Union Gap, Washington, in Yakima county, is 3 miles SE of Yakima, Washington (center to center) and 113 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. Union Gap contains a population of approximately 5,621.

The People and Families of Union Gap

In Union Gap, about 48% of adults are married. There are plenty of young children in Union Gap.

Unlike most cities, the city has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Union Gap had a median family income of $34,795.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Independent party was tops in raising money in Union Gap.

Union Gap Housing

Union Gap has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 64% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in the city the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Union Gap, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 10%

Comparative Profile of Union Gap, WA

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

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Union Gap Almanac

Union Gap Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Union Gap Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Union Gap residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Union Gap, 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.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Union Gap Colleges

(List of All Washington Colleges)

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