Moving to Moxee, Washington

by btobers · Published July 2, 2019 · Updated November 18, 2024

Moxee is a city located in Yakima County, Washington. Geographically, Moxee is situated on the western side of the county and is bordered by the Yakima River to the north and east. The climate in Moxee is typically hot and dry during the summer months, with temperatures reaching up to 100 degrees on occasion. Winters are mild with temperatures often dropping below freezing at night.

The history of Moxee dates back to 1891 when it was founded as a railroad town and named after Chief Kamiakin’s daughter, Moxie. In its early years, it was primarily an agricultural community but has since grown into a thriving city with many industries such as food processing, engineering services, and manufacturing.

Politically, Moxee is a non-partisan city with five councilmembers serving four-year terms who represent their constituents in matters such as budgeting and planning. The mayor of Moxee serves a two-year term and works closely with the council members to ensure that decisions are made in the best interest of all citizens of Moxee.

The economy of Moxee relies heavily on agriculture and other industries such as food processing, engineering services, manufacturing, retail service establishments, healthcare providers, educational institutions and government offices.

The schools in Moxee include public elementary schools (grades K-5), middle school (grades 6-8), high school (grades 9-12) as well as several private schools including religious schools. All public schools are part of the Yakima School District which provides quality education to students from all over Yakima County.

Moxee has several landmarks that attract visitors from near and far including Chief Kamiakin’s Monument which honors local Native American leader Chief Kamiakin who was influential in shaping early history of this region; the historic Union Pacific Depot which served as an important transportation hub for many years; Wilcox Park which features walking paths among tall trees; and finally High Valley Orchard where visitors can pick their own fruit or simply enjoy fresh produce from local vendors.

Population: 821
Males: 410 (49.9%), Females: 411 (50.1%)

Yakima County

Zip code: 98936

Demographics

Median resident age: 32.0 years
Median household income: $32,500
Median house value: $94,100

Population by Race

Races in Moxee:

White Non-Hispanic (64.1%)
Hispanic (31.8%)
Other race (27.6%)
American Indian (2.6%)
Two or more races (2.6%)
Black (0.7%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: German (19.9%), French (9.6%), Irish (7.8%), English (6.7%), Norwegian (4.1%), United States (2.7%).

Elevation: 1060 feet

Land area: 1.2 square miles

Population by Education

Moxee, Washington is a small town located in Yakima County. According to the 2010 US Census, the population was 3,020 people. It is a predominantly white town with 91.5% of the population being non-Hispanic white, 1.6% Hispanic or Latino of any race, and 1.7% Native American or Alaskan Native. The median age for Moxee is 35 years old and the median household income is $48,971 per year. The majority of residents are employed in service occupations such as retail salespeople, cashiers and cooks; followed by management occupations such as managers and administrators; and finally construction and extraction occupations like carpenters and roofers. Education levels are also quite high in Moxee with nearly 94% of residents having completed high school or higher education degrees. The town has an overall low crime rate with only one violent crime reported within the last year according to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Report statistics for 2019.

The city of Moxee offers many amenities to its citizens including parks, trails along the Yakima River, churches, schools, restaurants and other businesses. There are two public schools in Moxee: Moxee Elementary School (K-5) and Chief Kamiakin Junior High (6-8). Both schools offer quality education with dedicated teachers that strive to help their students reach their full potential. In addition to these educational opportunities there are a variety of outdoor activities available including fishing at nearby lakes or rivers, camping at nearby campgrounds or hiking on local trails along the Yakima River Corridor Trail System which provides access to wildlife viewing areas along its course. The city also provides recreational programs throughout the year including youth sports leagues such as soccer, basketball and baseball as well as adult leagues for tennis and golfing at nearby courses like Apple Tree Golf Course located just outside of town.

For population 25 years and over in Moxee

High school or higher: 70.6%
Bachelor’s degree or higher: 9.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 2.6%
Unemployed: 4.9%
Mean travel time to work: 21.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Moxee city

Never married: 19.7%
Now married: 54.9%
Separated: 0.9%
Widowed: 7.0%
Divorced: 17.5%

17.3% Foreign born (16.0% Latin America).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Moxee:

PROVIDENCE YAKIMA MEDICAL CENTER (about 11 miles; YAKIMA, WA)
YAKIMA VALLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 11 miles; YAKIMA, WA)
PROVIDENCE TOPPENSIH HOSPITAL (about 15 miles; TOPPENISH, WA)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Moxee:

YAKIMA AIR TERMINAL/MCALLISTER FIELD (about 11 miles; YAKIMA, WA; Abbreviation: YKM)
PANGBORN MEMORIAL (about 59 miles; WENATCHEE, WA; Abbreviation: EAT)
GRANT CO INTL (about 87 miles; MOSES LAKE, WA; Abbreviation: MWH)

Other public-use airports nearest to Moxee:

BOWERS FIELD (about 33 miles; ELLENSBURG, WA; Abbreviation: ELN)
SUNNYSIDE MUNI (about 34 miles; SUNNYSIDE, WA; Abbreviation: 1S5)
DESERT AIRE (about 34 miles; MATTAWA, WA; Abbreviation: M94)

Amtrak station near Moxee:

8 miles: YAKIMA (BURGER KING, I-82 AT EXIT 33) – Bus Station. Services: public restrooms, public payphones, full-service food facilities.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Moxee:

YAKIMA VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 14 miles; YAKIMA, WA; Full-time enrollment: 2,906)
CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY (about 33 miles; ELLENSBURG, WA; Full-time enrollment: 7,420)
WENATCHEE VALLEY COLLEGE (about 60 miles; WENATCHEE, WA; Full-time enrollment: 2,074)
COLUMBIA BASIN COLLEGE (about 92 miles; PASCO, WA; Full-time enrollment: 3,529)
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON-SEATTLE CAMPUS (about 115 miles; SEATTLE, WA; Full-time enrollment: 32,742)
PACIFIC LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY (about 125 miles; TACOMA, WA; Full-time enrollment: 3,265)
GREEN RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 133 miles; AUBURN, WA; Full-time enrollment: 4,568)

Public primary/middle school in Moxee:

MOXEE ELEMENTARY (Students: 342; Location: 408 E. SEATTLE AVENUE; Grades: PK – 03)