Here's what it costs to live in Yakima, Washington, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,117 per month, while the typical home is valued around $297,600. Households earn a median of $62,815 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$62,815
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,117
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$297,600
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,040
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,047
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,374
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,911
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
96,961
Latest estimate
Median Age
34.3 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,128
Per month
Avg Home Value
$276,733
Census ACS
January Avg
32°F
July Avg
72°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Continental · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
29.6
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
88.8%
What is the cost of living index for Yakima?
The cost of living index for Yakima is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Yakima?
The median gross rent in Yakima is $1,117 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Yakima?
The median household income in Yakima is $62,815 per year.
What is the median home value in Yakima?
The median home value in Yakima is $297,600 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Yakima?
Air quality data for Yakima is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Yakima?
Tax data for Washington is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
