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Wapato, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Yakima County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,577
Population
3,946/sq mi density
$51,341
Median Income
$17,688 per capita
$177,600
Home Value
$276,588 Zillow
$931
Median Rent
19.9% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
279 sunny days/yr
158
Violent Crime/100K
2,352 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$51,341 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$177,600 home value, $931/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
158 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$177,600
37% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$931/mo
20% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
50.0%
24% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,299
Median year built: 1969
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$177,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$276,588
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
50.0%
Owner-Occupied
50.0%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,082/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,180/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,472/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,003/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,351/mo
Census median rent:
$931/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
19.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
36% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1969
Average age of housing stock: 57 years
Homeownership Rate
50.0%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $177,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $276,588 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $931 |
| FMR Studio | $1,082 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,180 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,472 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,003 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,351 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 50.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 50.0% |
| Homeownership Rate | 50.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,299 |
| Median Year Built | 1969 |
| Rent Burden | 19.9% |