Located on the Yakama Nation Reservation in southern Washington, Toppenish is a rural area driven by agriculture. “People here either own their own small farms or work at one of the bigger farms on the town’s outskirts,” says Liz Delagado of John L. Scott Real Estate, who has over 20 years of experience in the area. “They grow pears, apples and recently a lot of grapes at wineries in the area.” The Legends Casino and Hotel is another major employer; because Toppenish is on a reservation, residents have the advantage of cheaper goods but don’t have as many resources dedicated to schools and infrastructure. The area is known for its famous Toppenish Murals, which depict the history of Washington, Toppenish and the Yakama people.
With a population of just 8,650, Toppenish offers a quiet and rural lifestyle.
Agricultural work is part of the Toppenish way of life.
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Large lots in Toppenish
Most homes in Toppenish are midcentury ranch-style builds with brick siding. Homes sit along quiet roads; most have private driveways and sizeable front and back yards. “You get a lot for your money here in terms of acreage,” says Delgado. The northern end of town has subdivisions of homes built in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, and a manufactured home park sits on the western edge of the city. The median price for a single-family home is $290,000.
Resential avenues in the denser part of town feature rows of charming ranch-style homes.
Toppenish homes often feature. large yards and properties with ample space.
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Hiking Toppenish National Wildlife Refuge
For outdoor recreation, locals head a few miles south to the Toppenish National Wildlife Refuge. Duck hunting is a popular activity; the refuge has blinds set up for hunters. Toppenish also offers fishing in the creeks, five hiking trails and bird-watching opportunities. “A lot of the locals have horses, and the area is a great spot for riding,” says Delgado. “You can ride and have incredible views of Mount Adams and Mount Rainier.” The town’s largest annual event is the Toppenish Rodeo, which will celebrate its 90th anniversary in July 2025. Each year, the event begins with a parade and has a stock show, rodeo and live music.
Hike around the 2 mile, 1900 acre Toppenish National Wildlife Refuge for a day of sunshine.
Great views of Mt. Rainier and Mt. Adams can be seen all over the Toppenish area.
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Checking out the Toppenish Murals
The Toppenish Murals are a staple of the city. In 1989, a local artist was commissioned to create a mural to celebrate Washington state’s centennial celebration. Since then, over 70 other murals have been completed, celebrating the history of the area and the Yakama tribe. Just a mile south of town is the Legends Casino and Hotel. The casino has 1,300 slot machines and table games like blackjack, craps and roulette. The hotel has a spa and a buffet, and the casino hosts shows from classic rock legends Styx and Cheap Trick.
Visit the Yakima Tribe's casino in Toppenish, The Legends Casino and Hotel.
Toppenish's incredible murals can be seen on various buildings all over town.
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Shopping at Valley Mall
Toppenish has a variety of shopping and dining options, mostly along Highway 22. Restaurants serve Mexican food and Vietnamese cuisine, and shopping is done at major chain shops like Safeway, Dollar Tree and Ace Hardware. Downtown has antique stores, flower shops and furniture outlets. For more extensive shopping and dining options, Valley Mall is 16 miles up Interstate 82 in Union Gap.
There are a diverse range of stores and restaurants off highway 22 in Topennish.
For extensive shopping, Toppenish locals take a short drive to the Valley Mall in Yakima.
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Toppenish High has career and technical education academies
Kids in the area attend the Toppenish School District, which has a C rating on Niche. The district serves over 4,200 students and has a 21-to-1 student-teacher ratio. Toppenish High School, known for its wrestling program, is rated B-minus; the Toppenish boys’ wrestling team has won the state title five times since 2019. The school also offers a career and technical education academy.
Toppenish Middle School teachers received a B grade from Niche.
Watch the Wildcats play at the Toppenish High School football stadium.
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Pahto Public Passage buses
Locals can take Pahto Public Passage, a bus service that offers transportation throughout the Yakama Reservation. Residents can drive Interstates 82 and 90 for 160 miles northwest to Seattle, or Interstate 84 for 165 miles southwest to Portland. The Astria Toppenish Hospital is a 63-bed, level four trauma center located in the town’s south end.
Mild summers and chilly winters
The city is served by the Toppenish Police Department. According to the FBI, the town has seen a slight increase in violent crime over the past five years and a decrease in property crime. Toppenish sees mild summers with temperatures topping out in the upper 80s. Winters are chilly with lows in the 20s. Toppenish gets around eight inches of rain annually and 18 inches of snow.
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