Wapato, Washington · ZIP 98951

Wapato — ZIP 98951

Wapato (98951) scores 46/100 — Below Average for Washington. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $292K.

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share16%

Property crime share84%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index48/100

Avg math proficiency13%

Avg reading proficiency27%

Schools nearby9

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index69/100

Typical home value$292K

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

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$292K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

4,686

Violent Crime

771

Property Crime

3,915

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Yakima 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
Satus Elementary	03–05	298	20%	27%
Wapato Middle School	06–08	737	11%	22%
Adams Elementary	03–05	394	11%	18%
Wapato High School	09–12	853	10%	40%
Camas Elementary	PK–02	452	Not reported	Not reported
Simcoe Elementary School	KG–02	329	Not reported	Not reported
Wapato Online Academy 9-12	09–12	33	Not reported	Not reported
Wapato Online Academy 6-8	06–08	8	Not reported	Not reported
Wapato Online Academy K-5	KG–05	6	Not reported	Not reported

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.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

12,935

Median Income

$63K

Homeownership

55%

Median Age

30.4 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 98951 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. 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 98951 has a school score of 48/100. 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 98951 is approximately $292K. 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 98951 in Wapato has an overall NeighborScore of 46/100. 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.