Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.07 |
| Below Poverty | 13.8% ▲ 38% above avg |
| College Grads | 45.2% ▲ 17% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.0% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 148 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 6,878 (25.5%) |
| Some College | 3,760 (13.9%) |
| Associates | 4,072 (15.1%) |
| Bachelors | 2,445 (9.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 9,656 (35.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $70,316 ▼ 8% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $469,476 ▲ 68% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,242/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 23,877 |
| Vacant Units | 4,528 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Kittitas County is located in Washington and encompasses 9 ZIP codes spanning 9 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 44,254 residents. With a median age of 36.69, it is a relatively young county.
Kittitas County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $70,316 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.0%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 13.8% is above the national average.
Housing in Kittitas County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $469,476 — significantly above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,242. Homeownership rates are high at 62.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Kittitas County are primarily White (79.6%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 45.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Kittitas County, WA is a solidly middle-class area in Washington. The 9 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98922 | Cle Elum | 7,915 | $72,962 | $624,800 | $1,030 | 2.1% | 41.2% |
| 98925 | Easton | 1,240 | $115,755 | $782,500 | $1,917 | 6.6% | 40.8% |
| 98926 | Ellensburg | 31,883 | $66,826 | $425,600 | $1,261 | 5.7% | 47.0% |
| 98934 | Kittitas | 803 | $59,250 | $283,000 | $1,048 | 6.5% | 34.1% |
| 98940 | Ronald | 461 | $122,801 | $491,000 | — | 0.0% | 47.9% |
| 98941 | Roslyn | 884 | $82,386 | $464,100 | $1,639 | 5.6% | 42.1% |
| 98943 | South Cle Elum | 707 | $60,268 | $375,000 | $1,193 | 7.0% | 33.7% |
| 98946 | Thorp | 303 | $120,250 | $445,500 | $1,544 | 3.8% | 36.2% |