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Yakima, WA

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Yakima is a hoppy city in Washington Wine Country

Peaceful Wineries Museums Washington

Located in Central Washington, the city of Yakima is both peaceful and quaint just 60 miles southeast of Mount Rainer. It’s located inside the Yakima Valley, which is noted for its abundance of apples, hops, and wineries. Locals are afforded many award-winning wines in Yakima, the heart of Washington Wine Country.

The area’s economy is mostly fueled by agriculture. Yakima Valley produces a lot of hops for beer production, making it one hoppy city. Residents look forward to satisfying their shopping needs at Valley Mall. The Casino Caribbean is right down the road from the Yakima Speedway, a popular attraction. In addition to multiple neighborhood parks, the city encompasses a local arboretum which has overflowing gardens, natural greenery, and large trees.

The Yakima Valley Museum houses an extraordinary exhibit full of native artifacts, relics of early settlement life, plus a 1930s Art Deco soda fountain. It’s off Tieton Drive in front of Franklin Park.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Yakima, WA is $869 for a studio, $944 for one bedroom, $1,187 for two bedrooms, and $1,450 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Yakima has increased by 4.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$944/month
680 Sq Ft
House
$1,976/month
1,263 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Yakima, WA is 0.6% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Yakima is 9.6% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $869 - $1,450. You can expect to pay 3.4% more for groceries, 3.4% less for utilities, and 23.3% more for transportation.

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Transportation

59

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

28

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

50

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Apple Valley Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

417 Students

7
out of 10

Gilbert Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

413 Students

7
out of 10

Cottonwood Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

397 Students

7
out of 10

Ahtanum Valley Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

364 Students

7
out of 10

Mountainview Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

233 Students

7
out of 10

West Valley Jr High

Public

Grades 6-8

1,194 Students

6
out of 10

East Valley Central Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

801 Students

5
out of 10

Franklin Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

895 Students

4
out of 10

Wilson Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

856 Students

4
out of 10

Lewis & Clark Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

852 Students

4
out of 10

West Valley High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,527 Students

6
out of 10

East Valley High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,036 Students

6
out of 10

Davis High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,330 Students

3
out of 10

Eisenhower High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,248 Students

3
out of 10

Yakima Open Doors

Public

Grades 9-12

170 Students

1
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Yakima Greenway
  • Yakima Area Arboretum
  • Yakima Sportsman State Park

Airports

  • Yakima Air Trml/McAllister Field

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.