Yakima, WA

Metro area in Washington · Updated Jan 2026

Median Home Value

$342,087

↑ +1.8%

Year-over-year

Median Rent

$1,302/mo

↑ +3.5%

Year-over-year

Rental Yield

4.6%

Good for investors

5-Year Appreciation

+26.1%

Income Needed to Buy

$86,982

20% down, 30% DTI max

Active Listings

506

For-sale inventory

Price-to-Rent Ratio

21.9

Favors renting

Price Forecast

1 Month

↑ +0.2%

3 Months

↑ +0.4%

5-Year Price Trend

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