About Yakima
- Yakima has a population of about 94,000.
- It's part of the Washington region.
- New York, the largest city in the United States, is about 2325 miles away.
- Towns nearby: Terrace Heights (3 miles), Union Gap (3 miles) and Selah (4 miles).
Dating by city / United States / Washington region / Yakima
Meet people in Yakima
Members from Yakima and towns within 30 miles who make their profile public will appear here.
A first date in Yakima
In a town like Yakima, an evening walk and a coffee are plenty for a first meeting. Pick a place you both know and tell a friend where you are going.
Staying safe
- Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
- Never send money to people you met online.
- Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.
Dating in Yakima: questions and answers
Who can I meet near Yakima?
Within 30 miles of Yakima there are 8 towns and cities — Ellensburg, West Valley and Toppenish among them — with more than 160,000 residents in all. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 5 miles up to 300 miles — or choose “Any distance”.
Is there a free dating site in Yakima?
Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Yakima and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.
Are the singles around Yakima real people?
YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.
Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Yakima?
Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.
Dating tips
Profile & photos
How to write a profile that gets replies
Your profile is your first hello. How to write a few honest lines and choose photos that make people want to start a conversation.
First messages
First messages that actually start a conversation
“Hi, how are you?” rarely gets far. How to write a first message that is easy and pleasant to answer — with examples you can adapt.
First dates
First date ideas that are easy and safe
The best first dates are short, public and relaxed. Ideas that leave room to talk — plus simple safety habits that let you enjoy the meeting.