What are the schools like in Kittitas, WA?

Kittitas is served primarily by Kittitas School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.8:1.

What is the median household income in Kittitas?

The median household income in Kittitas, WA is $57,063 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.9%.

What is the weather like in Kittitas, WA?

Kittitas has an average high temperature of 35.0°F in January and 84.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 9.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 20.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Kittitas, WA affordable or expensive?

Kittitas's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Kittitas is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $252,900 and the median rent is $1,163 per month.

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

Kittitas has a violent crime rate of 158.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1426.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Kittitas, WA a Good Place to Live?

Kittitas is a small town of 1,281 in Washington, with a median household income of $57,063 and a 3.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Kittitas stands out for solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Kittitas is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Kittitas 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: 102.8

Kittitas's overall cost of living index is 102.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Kittitas costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Kittitas, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$252,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,163	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	67.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$57,063	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Kittitas's violent crime rate is 158.5 per 100,000 residents — 58% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

158.5 /100k

Property Crime

1426.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Kittitas is served primarily by Kittitas School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Kittitas, WA	National Avg
School District	Kittitas School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	30.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Kittitas sees average highs of 35.0°F in January and 84.8°F in July, with 9.0 inches of annual precipitation and 20.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Kittitas, WA
Average High — January	35.0°F
Average High — July	84.8°F
Annual Precipitation	9.0"
Annual Snowfall	20.3"

Demographics

Metric	Kittitas, WA	National Avg
Population	1,281	—
Median Age	40.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	35.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	69.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	22.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.7%	6.3%
Under 18	22.6%	22.2%
65 and over	15.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Ellensburg, WA 6 mi Thorp, WA 13 mi Sunland Estates, WA 19 mi Vantage, WA 20 mi Naches, WA 22 mi

ZIP Codes in Kittitas

Kittitas, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

98934

Kittitas vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kittitas, WA affordable or expensive?

Kittitas's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Kittitas roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $252,900 and median rent is $1,163/month.

What is the crime rate in Kittitas, WA?

Kittitas's violent crime rate is 158.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1426.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Kittitas?

Public schools in Kittitas are operated by Kittitas School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1. 30.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Kittitas, WA a good place to live?

Kittitas, WA has a population of 1,281, a median household income of $57,063, and an unemployment rate of 3.9%. 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 Kittitas?

Kittitas averages 35.0°F in January and 84.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 9.0 inches with about 20.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Kittitas?

Kittitas, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 98934.

What is the population of Kittitas?

The population of Kittitas, Washington is 1,281 with a median age of 40.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Kittitas?

Key numbers for living in Kittitas: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $252,900, median household income $57,063, crime index 52 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Kittitas side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.