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Grandview.
About
Life in Grandview
Grandview is a community of 11,042 people in Washington. The median household income is $61,106, median rent runs about $1,107 per month, and median home values are around $265,300. The unemployment rate is 5.9%.
Grandview at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
29.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
17.9%
Foreign-Born
30.0%
Broadband Internet
88.8%
of households
Population Growth
+9.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics30.0% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Grandview: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Grandview, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (93.8%), and 71.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
36.9%
of residents
65 and Older
8.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
48.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
16.3%
of households
Married Couples
40.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.22
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 37% below WA average
Rent, home values, and income in Grandview
In Grandview, rent runs 37% below the WA average, and home values are 53% below the WA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
31.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
11.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
95.5
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,123
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
55.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1977
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $332,844 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.2 pts above WA average
Unemployment in Grandview
Unemployment in Yakima County, which includes Grandview, is 1.2 percentage points higher than the WA average.
Unemployment rate
Grandview: Yakima County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Yakima County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Grandview is about 4% of Yakima County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Grandview Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute20.1 min avg
How Grandview residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Grandview, most residents drive alone to work (83%), and 76% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 37 mi
Tri Cities Airport (PSC)
Small hub526k passengers boarded in 2025
- 142 mi
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Major hub25.4M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 35% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Grandview runs 35% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
212.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,717.3
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Grandview Police Department
Natural DisastersHeavy Snow most common — 4 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
94.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Yakima County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Yakima County, which includes Grandview, the most common type is heavy snow, with 4 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | Frost/Freeze | Not estimated |
| 2024 | 13 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2023 | 8 | Frost/Freeze | None reported |
| 2022 | 12 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2021 | 8 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 6 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 10 | Heavy Snow | $2.2M |
| 2018 | 10 | Wildfire | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
6 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Yakima County, county-wide
Grandview is about 4% of Yakima County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality41 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Yakima County, which includes Grandview, is typically good — 226 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
41
Good Days
226
per year
Moderate Days
136
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Yakima County, county-wide
Grandview is about 4% of Yakima County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate85°F summers, 23°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Grandview has warm summers (avg high 85°F) and cold winters (avg low 23°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
64°/36°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
85°/52°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
63°/36°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
40°/23°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
7.7"
Annual Snowfall
9.9"
Hot Days/Year
45
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
124
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
66
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 23°F | 0.98" |
| Feb | 45°F | 24°F | 0.65" |
| Mar | 55°F | 30°F | 0.54" |
| Apr | 63°F | 36°F | 0.61" |
| May | 73°F | 44°F | 0.75" |
| Jun | 79°F | 49°F | 0.59" |
| Jul | 88°F | 54°F | 0.14" |
| Aug | 87°F | 52°F | 0.26" |
| Sep | 78°F | 45°F | 0.36" |
| Oct | 64°F | 35°F | 0.74" |
| Nov | 48°F | 27°F | 0.85" |
| Dec | 37°F | 22°F | 1.18" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Grandview
Uninsured
19.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside Grandview's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Astria Sunnyside Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available · 7.1 mi away · Sunnyside
Prosser Memorial Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available · 7.4 mi away · Prosser
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education18.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Grandview
Grandview's student/teacher ratio is 18.2:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 7.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
7.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Ice Age Floods National Geologic Trail, 49 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Grandview
Grandview has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Ice Age Floods National Geologic Trail (49 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Ice Age Floods National Geologic Trail
National Geologic Trail
49 mi awayWhitman Mission National Historic Site
National Historic Site
71 mi awayMount Rainier National Park
National Park
95 mi awayPublic Libraries in Grandview
Grandview Library
500 W. Main Street, Grandview
Cities Near Grandview
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Grandview?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Grandview FAQ
Is Grandview, Washington affordable?⌄
Grandview's median rent is $1,107/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $61,106/year. Median home value is $265,300.
Is Grandview, Washington safe?⌄
Grandview's violent crime rate was 213 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1717 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Grandview, Washington?⌄
Yakima County, which includes Grandview, has an unemployment rate of 5.9%, which is above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Grandview, Washington?⌄
The cost of living in Grandview is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,107/month and median household income is $61,106/year. The median home value is $265,300. About 31% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Grandview, Washington?⌄
The average commute in Grandview is 20 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from