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Yakima County, WA home prices

Yakima County, WA: the typical home is worth $355,269 as of 2026-05, up +1.9% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $243/sq ft. Rent…

Data as of · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

Yakima County is cooling and overvalued — affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum+1.9%Cooling
Valuation+32%High bubble risk
Affordability7/10Affordable
Market50 daysBalanced

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1976: $32,886 → 2026: $355,269 (10.8×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$355,2692026-05
1-year+1.9%
5-year+17.6%
10-year+105.7%
Since 2000n/a
Population258k2024
Median income$67,1122023 · 5.3× income
Median rent$1,371/mo2026 · 4.6% gross yield
New homes/yr5152024
Price / sq ft$243listings
Days on market502026-06
Active listings5792026-06
Price cuts17%of listings

Market read

At $355,269, homes in Yakima County sit 19% below the Washington median ($437,550) and 52% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #29 of 39 Washington counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+1.9% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 50 days on the market, with 17% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 5.3× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~32% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Renting looks cheaper — buying the typical home runs ~$1,754/mo (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,371/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

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Nearby counties

Klickitat County, WA ($472,852) · Kittitas County, WA ($494,920) · Benton County, WA ($450,687) · Skamania County, WA ($558,710) · Sherman County, OR ($289,225) · Gilliam County, OR ($249,470)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Yakima County, WA?
The typical home in Yakima County is worth $355,269 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Yakima County rising or falling?
Prices are up +1.9% over the past year and n/a since 2000 — a balanced market.
Is Yakima County affordable?
At 5.3× the local median income of $67,112, Yakima County is pricier than the typical US county.
What is the rental yield in Yakima County?
Median rent is $1,371/mo — a gross rental yield of 4.6% on the typical home.
How fast do homes sell in Yakima County?
Homes here take a median of 50 days to sell, with 17% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2000$117,807
2001$119,256
2002$119,550
2003$123,675
2004$129,597
2005$135,138
2006$144,864
2007$157,337
2008$159,731
2009$160,533
2010$160,406
2011$154,800
2012$150,878
2013$153,069
2014$156,248
2015$159,814
2016$172,688
2017$186,197
2018$203,986
2019$224,386
2020$255,362
2021$302,031
2022$333,687
2023$329,422
2024$342,052
2025$348,792
2026$355,269