Yakima County, Washington Housing Market
In Yakima County, Washington, the median home value is $310,100, with a median monthly rent of $1,109. This places Yakima County at #576 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #32 within Washington.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $980
- Establishments: 6,235
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 602
- Multi-family: 111
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 100,142 (avg $69,666)
- Outflow: 98,124 (avg $69,880)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 10 active ZIP codes in Yakima County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 98947 | 300.8 | +14.00% | 2025 |
| 2 | 98948 | 307.3 | -7.98% | 2025 |
| 3 | 98953 | 302.7 | +12.83% | 2025 |
| 4 | 98942 | 274.1 | +6.20% | 2025 |
| 5 | 98937 | 252.0 | +7.53% | 2025 |
| 6 | 98902 | 282.8 | +1.96% | 2025 |
| 7 | 98908 | 266.4 | +3.51% | 2025 |
| 8 | 98936 | 297.2 | +5.68% | 2025 |
| 9 | 98903 | 282.9 | -0.07% | 2025 |
| 10 | 98951 | 247.2 | -1.70% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Yakima County | Washington Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $310,100 | $436,312 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,109 | $1,251 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 61.8% | 71.3% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 23.3 | 29.2 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Yakima County is 28.9% below the Washington state average and 36.2% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,109/month is 11.4% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 23.3, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Yakima County has an owner-occupancy rate of 61.8%, compared to 71.3% in Washington and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more renter-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho County | Idaho | $310,200 | $789 |
| Douglas County | Oregon | $310,300 | $1,055 |
| Berkeley County | South Carolina | $310,300 | $1,654 |
| Hancock County | Maine | $310,400 | $1,061 |
| Gloucester County | New Jersey | $310,400 | $1,531 |
Other Counties in Washington
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grays Harbor County | $314,000 | $1,062 | 73.2% |
| Okanogan County | $299,800 | $887 | 72.4% |
| Grant County | $299,500 | $1,116 | 66.3% |
| Asotin County | $325,600 | $1,043 | 73.2% |
| Lincoln County | $292,800 | $883 | 80.4% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).