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Goldendale, Washington · ZIP 98620

Goldendale — ZIP 98620

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Goldendale (98620) scores 59/100 — Fair for Washington. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state. The typical home value here is $321K.

59OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C-Fair

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100
Violent crime share4%
Property crime share96%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index52/100
Avg math proficiency18%
Avg reading proficiency34%
Schools nearby3

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index70/100
Typical home value$321K
Median rent$1,250/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

Nearby Neighborhoods

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$321K

Median Rent

$1,250/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

116

Violent Crime

9

Property Crime

107

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Klickitat County, Washington (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Goldendale Primary SchoolKG–04302
27%
22%
Goldendale Middle School05–08255
14%
29%
Goldendale High School09–12322
12%
52%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

7,617

Median Income

$61K

Homeownership

69%

Median Age

44.3 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 98620 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 98620 has a school score of 52/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 98620 is approximately $321K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 98620 in Goldendale has an overall NeighborScore of 59/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.