Kittitas, WA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
1,186 332.4M (US)
Median Age
49.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
54.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
27.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$66,150 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
31 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$278,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$488 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,003 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Kittitas County
2
Ellensburg Urban Area
2
Washington
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Kittitas County
4
Ellensburg Urban Area
4
Washington
6

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 43% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (43%) (53%) Conservative

Climate

Warm-summer Mediterranean climate. Warm dry summers and cool moist winters with moderate seasonal variation. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 27 31
Feb 1 20 35
Mar 1 17 43
Apr 1 14 49
May 1 4 56
Jun 1 1 63
Jul 0 0 69
Aug 0 0 69
Sep 0 0 61
Oct 1 4 49
Nov 1 23 38
Dec 1 28 29

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

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Schools

Kittitas Elementary School
<1 miles, N · 2.8star
Kittitas High School
<1 miles, N · 3.2star
Valley View Elementary School
5 miles, NW · 3.2star
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Colleges

Central Washington University
6 miles, NW · 2.8star
Yakima Valley College
28 miles, SW · 1.4star
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Hospitals

Astria Regional Medical Center
27 miles, SW · 2.3star
Virginia Mason Memorial
28 miles, SW · 4.1star
Central Washington Hospital
30 miles, NE · 4.1star
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Airports

Tri-Cities Airport
79 miles, SE · 1star
Portland International Airport
142 miles, W · 3.7star
Spokane International Airport
142 miles, E · 1.9star
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