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Yakima, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Yakima County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
96,810
Population
3,446/sq mi density
$59,228
Median Income
$29,027 per capita
$273,400
Home Value
$355,051 Zillow
$1,075
Median Rent
29.3% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
278 sunny days/yr
446
Violent Crime/100K
2,892 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$59,228 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$273,400 home value, $1,075/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
446 violent crimes/100K (17% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$273,400
3% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,075/mo
8% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
53.5%
18% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
36,623
Median year built: 1971
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$273,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$355,051
Median Sale Price
$356,500
Median List Price
$375,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
53.5%
Owner-Occupied
46.5%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,040/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,047/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,374/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,911/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,093/mo
Census median rent:
$1,075/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,211/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
47 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
38
Price Drops
22.8%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$219
Active Inventory
167
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
29.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
5% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1971
Average age of housing stock: 55 years
Homeownership Rate
53.5%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $273,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $355,051 |
| Median Sale Price | $356,500 |
| Median List Price | $375,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $219 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,075 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,211 |
| FMR Studio | $1,040 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,047 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,374 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,911 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,093 |
Market
| Days on Market | 47 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 22.8% |
| Homes Sold | 38 |
| Active Inventory | 167 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $219 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 53.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 46.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 53.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 36,623 |
| Median Year Built | 1971 |
| Rent Burden | 29.3% |