What are the schools like in Ahtanum, WA?

Ahtanum is served primarily by Union Gap School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.3:1.

What is the median household income in Ahtanum?

The median household income in Ahtanum, WA is $81,354 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.8%.

What is the weather like in Ahtanum, WA?

Ahtanum has an average high temperature of 39.6°F in January and 88.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 8.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 20.3 inches.

Ahtanum, WA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Ahtanum, WA affordable or expensive?

Ahtanum's cost of living index is 105, where 100 represents the national average. This means Ahtanum is 5% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $274,800 and the median rent is $1,425 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Ahtanum, WA?

Ahtanum has a violent crime rate of 340.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1988.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Ahtanum, WA a Good Place to Live?

Ahtanum is a small town of 3,353 in Washington, with a median household income of $81,354 and a 8.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 105 (US average = 100), which is 5% above the national average.

Strengths: Ahtanum stands out for short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Ahtanum is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Ahtanum city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 104.9

Ahtanum's overall cost of living index is 104.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Ahtanum costs roughly 5% more than the average American city.

Metric	Ahtanum, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$274,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,425	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	89.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$81,354	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Ahtanum's violent crime rate is 340.8 per 100,000 residents — 10% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

340.8 /100k

Property Crime

1988.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Ahtanum is served primarily by Union Gap School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Ahtanum, WA	National Avg
School District	Union Gap School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	22.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ahtanum sees average highs of 39.6°F in January and 88.3°F in July, with 8.6 inches of annual precipitation and 20.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Ahtanum, WA
Average High — January	39.6°F
Average High — July	88.3°F
Annual Precipitation	8.6"
Annual Snowfall	20.3"

Demographics

Metric	Ahtanum, WA	National Avg
Population	3,353	—
Median Age	37.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	69.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	20.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.7%	6.3%
Under 18	27.1%	22.2%
65 and over	16.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Summitview, WA 3 mi Yakima, WA 4 mi Union Gap, WA 6 mi Gleed, WA 7 mi Selah, WA 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Ahtanum

Ahtanum, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

98903

Ahtanum vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ahtanum, WA affordable or expensive?

Ahtanum's cost of living index is 105, where 100 is the national average. That puts Ahtanum roughly 5% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $274,800 and median rent is $1,425/month.

What is the crime rate in Ahtanum, WA?

Ahtanum's violent crime rate is 340.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1988.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Ahtanum?

Public schools in Ahtanum are operated by Union Gap School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1. 22.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Ahtanum, WA a good place to live?

Ahtanum, WA has a population of 3,353, a median household income of $81,354, and an unemployment rate of 8.8%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Ahtanum?

Ahtanum averages 39.6°F in January and 88.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 8.6 inches with about 20.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Ahtanum?

Ahtanum, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 98903.

What is the population of Ahtanum?

The population of Ahtanum, Washington is 3,353 with a median age of 37.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ahtanum?

Key numbers for living in Ahtanum: cost of living index 105 (100 = US average), median home $274,800, median household income $81,354, crime index 92 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ahtanum side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.