Housing

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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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