Housing
Yakima County offers an abundance of affordable housing options. Prices vary depending upon location, size, and similar factors. Consequently, there is a wide variety of available accommodations that will fit the varying needs of all citizens – from single people or couples to families of virtually any size. Whether you prefer rural homes with acreage or condos in the city; whether buying or renting, Yakima County offers excellent housing to fit any need:
Housing Snapshot – December 2009
Current Home Availability
| Description |
Number of Current Listings |
Average List Price |
| Data gathered from Yakima Association of Realtors & Multiple Listing Service. |
| 5 Bedroom – all areas |
73 |
$413,388 |
| 4 Bedroom – all areas |
212 |
$296,055 |
| 3 Bedroom – all areas |
477 |
$217,742 |
| 1-2 Bedrooms – all areas |
142 |
$118,815 |
| All homes on the market |
904 |
$236,367 |
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Average Home Sale Prices – Sold
| Year |
Average Price |
| Data gathered from Yakima Association of Realtors and Multiple Listing Service. |
| 2009 Average |
$166,696 |
| 2008 Average |
$166,707 |
| 2007 December |
$159,900 |
| 2006 May |
$145,858 |
| 2005 September |
$151,967 |
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Residential Rentals
Residential rentals come in all shapes and sizes – mobile homes, one to four bedroom houses, duplexes, and apartments, from studio to multi-family. There are over 30,000 units currently in the city of Yakima, with many more found within county boundaries. On the whole, while vacancy rates may vary, they hover at around 10%, providing a variety of options in a healthy real estate market. The Yakima Valley offers quality housing at an affordable cost, particularly when compared with larger metropolitan areas in Washington state like Seattle and its surrounding communities.
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Rental Statistics
| Description |
Average Cost (Yakima) |
| Average costs are based on information available in the city of Yakima. |
| Homes |
|
| One Bedroom |
$450-$600 |
| Two Bedroom |
$550-$850 |
| Three Bedroom |
$750-$1200 |
| Duplexes |
|
| One Bedroom |
$525 |
| Two Bedroom |
$625 |
| Three Bedroom |
$950 |
| Apartments |
|
| Studio |
$350-$450 |
| One Bedroom |
$385-$445 |
| Two Bedroom |
$475-$745 |
| Three Bedroom |
$750-$1150 |
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