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Yakima, Washington real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Yakima, WA (Yakima County) — Census median home value $273,400, county listing prices roughly flat over the past year.
Yakima, WA is in Yakima County, Washington — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 96,810, with a median household income of $59,228. Census data puts Yakima's median home value at $273,400 (all owner-occupied homes); Yakima County's current median listing price runs $433,225, roughly flat over the past year.
At a glance
Yakima market snapshot
Population
96,810
Median Household Income
$59,228
Median Home Value (city)
$273,400
Median Listing Price (Yakima County)
$433,225
Median Gross Rent
$1,075/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 Yakima's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $273,400. 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
Yakima has an estimated population of 96,810 and a median household income of $59,228, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Yakima's Census-reported median home value works out to about 4.6x 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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Yakima FAQ
What are home values like in Yakima, WA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Yakima's median home value at $273,400. Yakima County's current median listing price runs $433,225, roughly flat over the past year.
What is the population of Yakima, WA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Yakima's population at approximately 96,810.
What's the median rent in Yakima, WA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Yakima at approximately $1,075 per month.
What is the median household income in Yakima, WA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Yakima at approximately $59,228.
Is the Yakima housing market growing?
Yakima County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.64% annual change in 2025.
Is Yakima, WA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Yakima's median home value at about 4.6 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.
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