Living in Zillah, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Zillah · Census data 2020–2024
Zillah has 3,140 residents with a median age of 35.7. The median household income is $75,000 (24% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $334,800, the median rent is $1,093/month.
Zillah at a glance
- Population
- 3,140
- Median age
- 35.7State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $75,000State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $334,800State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,093/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 69.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.2%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Zillah a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 41% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.5%.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 5.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Zillah
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Zillah the median home value is $334,800, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,093 per month, which is 22.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,819 a month in housing costs.
Zillah median household income
The median household income in Zillah is $75,000 and the income per person is $33,922. 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Zillah: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,157
- Owner-occupied
- 69.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.4%
- Vacant
- 4.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.83
Zillah demographics
- Population
- 3,140
- Median age
- 35.7
- Under 18
- 32.8%
- 65 and older
- 17.4%
- Households
- 1,110
- Foreign-born
- 8.8%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Zillah ›
Education in Zillah
29.2% of adults 25 and older in Zillah have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 13.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Zillah
- Unemployment rate
- 5.4%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 4%
- Drive alone
- 87.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.1%
Zillah vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zillah | 3,140 | $75,000 | $334,800 | $1,093 |
| Buena | 791 | $41,953 | $237,000 | $924 |
| Toppenish | 8,723 | $67,854 | $230,000 | $985 |
| Granger | 3,705 | $66,250 | $210,200 | $1,003 |
| Wapato | 4,538 | $52,019 | $185,100 | $957 |
| Outlook | 594 | $46,475 | $310,600 | — |
| Moxee | 4,625 | $100,512 | $362,800 | $1,356 |
| Harrah | 662 | $73,958 | $221,900 | $963 |
| Sunnyside | 16,277 | $60,923 | $240,700 | $1,026 |
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What is the median household income in Zillah, WA?
The median household income in Zillah is $75,000, 24% lower than the Washington median of $98,141 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Zillah?
The median home value in Zillah is $334,800, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Zillah?
The median gross rent in Zillah is $1,093 per month, about 22.9% of household income.
Is Zillah, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 41% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.5%. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 5.4%.
What is the median age in Zillah?
The median age in Zillah is 35.7 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Zillah?
The average commute to work in Zillah is 23 minutes; 4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Zillah?
The unemployment rate in Zillah is 5.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Zillah?
29.2% of adults in Zillah have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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