Kittitas, WA is a small town in the state of Washington, located in Kittitas County. It is home to just over 4,000 people and has a BestPlaces City ranking of 5 out of 10. The rankings are based on factors such as cost of living, crime rate, education level, employment and housing. In Kittitas, WA the cost of living is relatively low compared to many other cities in the US, with an index of 93.2 that is lower than the national average. Crime rates are also below average, making it a safe place to live with a crime index rating of 22. Education levels are above average for both adults and children; 86% of adults hold at least some college degree while nearly 95% of children attend public school or private school at least part-time. Employment opportunities are large and diverse with many job types being available in this area. Finally, Kittitas has good housing options with homes ranging from affordable to luxury prices depending on what you’re looking for. These factors have combined to give Kittitas a BestPlaces City ranking of five out of ten overall.
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