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Zillah, WA


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Zillah, Washington

Zillah, Washington, in Yakima county, is 18 miles SE of Yakima, Washington (center to center) and 128 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. Zillah contains a population of approximately 2,198.

The People and Families of Zillah

In Zillah, about 60% of adults are married. Zillah has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Zillah had a median family income of $44,688.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in Zillah.

Zillah Housing

Zillah has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 62% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places. Zillah, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments.

Commuting

In Zillah, 94% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of the city do a lot of driving. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Zillah can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Zillah Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Zillah Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Zillah, WA

Comparing Zillah 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 Old98
Racial Diversity97
Female Share of the Population68
Male Share of the Population53
Senior Citizens46
Well-Paid Single Men32
Age of the Population24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size98
Portion of People Married78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults75
Median Family Income76
People Above Poverty45
People in Middle Class or Better44

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times98
Working at Home63
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals108
Housing Recently Built98
Affordability of Property Taxes35
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
Affordability of Rents35
People Living Alone22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime45
Low Property Crime13
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