What are the schools like in Toppenish, WA?

Toppenish is served primarily by Toppenish School District. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.5:1.

What is the median household income in Toppenish?

The median household income in Toppenish, WA is $64,327 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.1%.

What is the weather like in Toppenish, WA?

Toppenish has an average high temperature of 39.3°F in January and 90.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 7.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 20.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Toppenish, WA affordable or expensive?

Toppenish's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means Toppenish is 0% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $194,600 and the median rent is $945 per month.

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

Toppenish has a violent crime rate of 314.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 4247.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Toppenish, WA a Good Place to Live?

Toppenish is a small town of 8,820 in Washington, with a median household income of $64,327 and a 8.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% below the national average.

Strengths: Toppenish stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

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

All Toppenish 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: 99.9

Toppenish's overall cost of living index is 99.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Toppenish costs roughly 0% less than the average American city.

Metric	Toppenish, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$194,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$945	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	60.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$64,327	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Toppenish's violent crime rate is 314.2 per 100,000 residents — 17% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

314.2 /100k

Property Crime

4247.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Toppenish is served primarily by Toppenish School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.5:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Toppenish, WA	National Avg
School District	Toppenish School District	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	19.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	8.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	53.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Toppenish sees average highs of 39.3°F in January and 90.2°F in July, with 7.8 inches of annual precipitation and 20.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Toppenish, WA
Average High — January	39.3°F
Average High — July	90.2°F
Annual Precipitation	7.8"
Annual Snowfall	20.4"

Demographics

Metric	Toppenish, WA	National Avg
Population	8,820	—
Median Age	28.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	37.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	55.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.7%	6.3%
Under 18	31.3%	22.2%
65 and over	11.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Toppenish

Toppenish, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

98948

Toppenish vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Toppenish, WA affordable or expensive?

Toppenish's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That makes Toppenish roughly 0% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $194,600 and median rent is $945/month.

What is the crime rate in Toppenish, WA?

Toppenish's violent crime rate is 314.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 4247.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Toppenish?

Public schools in Toppenish are operated by Toppenish School District. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.5:1. 8.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Toppenish, WA a good place to live?

Toppenish, WA has a population of 8,820, a median household income of $64,327, and an unemployment rate of 8.1%. 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 Toppenish?

Toppenish averages 39.3°F in January and 90.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 7.8 inches with about 20.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Toppenish?

Toppenish, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 98948.

What is the population of Toppenish?

The population of Toppenish, Washington is 8,820 with a median age of 28.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Toppenish?

Key numbers for living in Toppenish: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $194,600, median household income $64,327, crime index 131 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Toppenish side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.