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Crime in Selah summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Selah. Key points include:
There were 103 total crimes in Selah in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Selah is 1,182.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Selah is 126.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Selah is 1,056.0 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Selah is -44.21% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Selah Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Selah / 100k People |
Washington / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 103 | 1,182.3 | 2,792.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 11 | 126.3 | 326.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 11.5 | 3.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 67.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 6 | 68.9 | 217.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 92 | 1,056.0 | 2,466.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 10 | 114.8 | 398.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 74 | 849.4 | 1,634.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 8 | 91.8 | 433.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Selah summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Selah. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Washington. Key points include:
The cost of living in Selah is 117 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Selah is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Selah is $436,782.
The median income in Selah is $74,783.
Selah's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Selah Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Selah | Washington | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 120 | 100 |
| Services | 110 | 108 | 100 |
| Groceries | 110 | 108 | 100 |
| Health | 131 | 137 | 100 |
| Housing | 110 | 111 | 100 |
| Transportation | 112 | 111 | 100 |
| Utilities | 118 | 110 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Selah, WA Weather
The average high in Selah is 62.3° and the average low is 37.4°.
There are 26.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 9.7 inches of precipitation each year with 20.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Selah |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 62.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 37.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 26.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 9.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 20.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Selah Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Selah
The current population in Selah is 8,437. The population has increased 22.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,437 | 1.6% |
| 2023 | 8,301 | 1.2% |
| 2022 | 8,203 | 1.5% |
| 2021 | 8,081 | 1.6% |
| 2020 | 7,957 | 1.3% |
| 2019 | 7,856 | 1.2% |
| 2018 | 7,766 | 1.5% |
| 2017 | 7,652 | 0.7% |
| 2016 | 7,599 | 0.9% |
| 2015 | 7,531 | 2.8% |
| 2014 | 7,328 | 1.2% |
| 2013 | 7,243 | 1.3% |
| 2012 | 7,150 | 1.8% |
| 2011 | 7,021 | 1.8% |
| 2010 | 6,899 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Selah
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Selah is:
61.5% White with 5,185 White residents.
0.3% African American with 24 African American residents.
0.9% American Indian with 72 American Indian residents.
2.4% Asian with 204 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 32 Other residents.
6.1% Two Or More with 514 Two Or More residents.
28.5% Hispanic with 2,406 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Selah | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.5% | 63.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.3% | 3.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.4% | 9.7% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.1% | 6.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 28.5% | 14.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Selah
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Selah is 52.8% female with 4,456 female residents.
Selah is 47.2% male with 3,981 male residents.
| Gender | Selah | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 49.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.2% | 50.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Selah for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in Selah completed < 9th grade.
11.0% of adults in Selah completed 9-12th grade.
28.0% of adults in Selah completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Selah completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Selah completed associate's degree.
13.0% of adults in Selah completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Selah completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Selah completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in Selah completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Selah | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 22.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 24.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Selah, Washington
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3.3% of households in Selah earn Less than $10,000.
4.4% of households in Selah earn $10,000 to $14,999.
1.9% of households in Selah earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.1% of households in Selah earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.0% of households in Selah earn $35,000 to $49,999.
26.9% of households in Selah earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.1% of households in Selah earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.8% of households in Selah earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.7% of households in Selah earn $150,000 to $199,999.
8.8% of households in Selah earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Selah | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.3% | 3.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.4% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1.9% | 4.6% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.1% | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.0% | 8.2% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 26.9% | 14.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.1% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.8% | 19.2% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.7% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 8.8% | 18.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
