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35 discussions from residents and visitors

stlmama2024

Freelancing from Yakima -experience?

Hey, Rent is about $1,075/month for a decent place. Am I overthinking this? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

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Carson Kim

Moving to Yakima -what should I know?

First post here. I'm a teacher here and Homes are going for about $273,400 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Yakima sits at 446.0 per 100K. Median household income is $59,228, which feels about average for the area. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The weather takes some g...

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stlmama2024

Commute times in Yakima -how bad?

First post here. The city has invested a lot in new development. The food scene here is surprisingly good.

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Eva R.

Relocating to Yakima, WA -pros and cons?

Been meaning to ask this. We're a young couple and It's a a smaller city city with about 96,810 people. With a population of 96,810, Yakima is a smaller city. Poverty rate is 12.1%, which is around average. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The weather takes some getting us...

11 replies 28 upvotes moving
Ella Morales

Quick question about Yakima

Hey folks, It's a a smaller city city with about 96,810 people. You can expect to pay around $1,075 for rent here. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. What would you do? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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Jace

Grocery stores in Yakima -recommendations?

Random thought, Rent is about $1,075/month for a decent place. Median household income is $59,228, which feels about average for the area. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, which is about average. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Property taxes are high but you get good s...

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Christina M.

Housing in Yakima compared to Boston

OK so I've been here for 16 years and What do you all think? The city has invested a lot in new development.

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Beverly R.

Moving to Yakima -what should I know?

With a population of 96,810, Yakima is a smaller city. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. What do you all think?

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Matthew Lewis

Job market in Yakima for tech?

My family moved here when I was a kid. The median home value here is around $273,400, which seems about average. Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. The food scene here is surprisingly good. What do you all think? I'd say it's better for families than young singles. People h...

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Roger S.

Healthcare options in Yakima?

So, I'm a college student here and Poverty rate is 12.1%, which is around average. Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Public transit needs a lot of work honestl...

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Carson Kim

Best restaurants in Yakima?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but My partner and I are Median household income is $59,228, which feels about average for the area. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

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Christina M.

Living in Yakima -the reality

I grew up here but left for a while. Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. You can expect to pay around $1,075 for rent here. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to ...

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Sarah Smith

Most overrated things about Yakima

Random thought, Born and raised here. Median household income is $59,228, which feels about average for the area. You can expect to pay around $1,075 for rent here. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. What do you all think? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The school system var...

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Julia

First time home buyer in Yakima

Hi all, My family moved here when I was a kid. Household incomes average around $59,228 in Yakima. Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Does this match your experience?

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Mark A.

Yakima is underrated, change my mind

Been living here since 2014. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, which is about average. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Has anyone dealt with this?

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Owen O.

Starting a business in Yakima?

Hi all, I'm a teacher here and It's a a smaller city city with about 96,810 people. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

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Mark A.

Considering Yakima vs Chicago -help me decide

The median home value here is around $273,400, which seems about average. Poverty rate is 12.1%, which is around average. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The city has invested a lot in new development. Thoughts? Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

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Christopher L.

Best industries in Yakima right now

Anyone else feel this way? I'm a 45-year-old marketing manager and The median home value here is around $273,400, which seems about average. Rent is about $1,075/month for a decent place. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Am I wron...

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Aria

Commute times in Yakima -how bad?

So, My family moved here when I was a kid. Median household income is $59,228, which feels about average for the area. Homes are going for about $273,400 on average. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. People here are genuinely friendly, ...

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Richard B.

Is Yakima worth it salary-wise?

I'm retired and Poverty rate is 12.1%, which is around average. You can expect to pay around $1,075 for rent here. The median home value here is around $273,400, which seems about average. Median household income is $59,228, which feels about average for the area. It's a very car-dependent city, for...

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Richard B.

Grocery stores in Yakima -recommendations?

Hey, Born and raised here. The median home value here is around $273,400, which seems about average. Homes are going for about $273,400 on average. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Night life is decent if you know ...

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austin_vibes

How much do you pay for rent in Yakima?

Random thought, I've been here for 5 years and Crime rate is something to consider -Yakima sits at 446.0 per 100K. Rent is about $1,075/month for a decent place. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. What neighborhoods would you ...

3 replies 4 upvotes housing
Mason Brooks

Why I chose Yakima over bigger cities

Hey, I'm originally from Los Angeles and It's a a smaller city city with about 96,810 people. Median household income is $59,228, which feels about average for the area. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Has anyone dealt with this?

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Skylar Anderson

Grocery stores in Yakima -recommendations?

Curious what people think. Just moved here 3 months ago and You can expect to pay around $1,075 for rent here. Rent is about $1,075/month for a decent place. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Thoughts? The food scene here is surprisingly ...

2 replies 8 upvotes qa
Carson Kim

Moving to Yakima -what should I know?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a remote worker and Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. Homes are going for about $273,400 on average. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Let me know your thoughts.

3 replies 7 upvotes moving
Skylar Anderson

Yakima is underrated, change my mind

Hey, I'm a college student here and Median household income is $59,228, which feels about average for the area. Household incomes average around $59,228 in Yakima. You can expect to pay around $1,075 for rent here. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a real sense of communit...

3 replies 4 upvotes best-worst
Aria

Life in Yakima as a young professional

First post here. I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Median household income is $59,228, which feels about average for the area. Homes are going for about $273,400 on average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The city has invested a lot in new development. Would love some local pe...

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Christina M.

Raising a family in Yakima -thoughts?

Poverty rate is 12.1%, which is around average. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The city has invested a lot in new development. Traf...

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madelyn_life

Yakima housing prices -when will it stop?

Hey everyone, I'm retired and Poverty rate is 12.1%, which is around average. The median home value here is around $273,400, which seems about average. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

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Richard B.

How are the schools in Yakima?

I'm single, late 20s, and The median home value here is around $273,400, which seems about average. It's a a smaller city city with about 96,810 people. Poverty rate is 12.1%, which is around average. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The city has invested a lot in new development. Co...

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