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Wapato, Washington houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Wapato, WA (Yakima County) — Census median home value $177,600, county listing prices roughly flat over the past year. Market data for Wapato houses and the broader area.
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Wapato, WA is in Yakima County, Washington — this guide covers houses in Wapato and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 4,577, with a median household income of $51,341. Census data puts Wapato houses at a median value of $177,600 (all owner-occupied homes); Yakima County's current median listing price runs $433,225, roughly flat over the past year.
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Market overview
Wapato housing market
Wapato is in Yakima County, Washington. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Wapato and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$177,600
Population (Census ACS)
4,577
Median household income
$51,341
County price trend (2025)
3.64% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Wapato market snapshot
Population
4,577
County
Yakima County
Median Household Income
$51,341
Median Home Value (city)
$177,600
Median Listing Price (Yakima County)
$433,225
Median Gross Rent
$931/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-0.1%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Wapato's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $177,600. Separately, Yakima County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $433,225. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Yakima County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.64% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Wapato has an estimated population of 4,577 and a median household income of $51,341, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Wapato's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.5x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 22% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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County guide: Yakima County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Wapato.
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Nearby communities include Donald, Parker, Buena, Harrah, Toppenish, Zillah, Union Gap, Moxee, Terrace Heights, Yakima, Ahtanum, Granger, Selah, Summitview, White Swan, Gleed.
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Census & home facts
Wapato data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
4,577
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$177,600
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$51,341
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$931
County FHFA annual change (2025)
3.64%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$433,225
Census place type
city
County
Yakima County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
1.16 sq mi
Census GEOID
5376125
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Wapato
Schools
Yakima School District — 29 schools, 15,553 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Yakima addresses may be served by Yakima School District, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Wapato FAQ
What are houses worth in Wapato, WA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Wapato at $177,600. Yakima County's current median listing price runs $433,225, roughly flat over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Wapato, WA?
For owner-occupied houses in Wapato, Census ACS data shows a median value of $177,600. Active listing prices in Yakima County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Wapato, WA?
Wapato houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Yakima County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Wapato, WA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Wapato's population at approximately 4,577.
What's the median rent in Wapato, WA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Wapato at approximately $931 per month.
What is the median household income in Wapato, WA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Wapato at approximately $51,341.
Is the Wapato housing market growing?
Yakima County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.64% annual change in 2025.
Is Wapato, WA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Wapato's median home value at about 3.5 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 22% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Wapato, WA?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Yakima School District for many Wapato addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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