Yakima, WA Real Estate Market 2026

Investor-grade market analytics for Yakima, Washington. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Data through July 2026.

Median Home Price

$358,231

+1.2% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

4.8%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

+1.2%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

+1.2% year-over-year

Climate Risk

50/100

Moderate

Market Momentum

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4mo supply ยท Score +2/7

Net migration: Bottom 5% nationally

Income Migration

โžก๏ธ Neutral1.03x

In-migrants avg $53,816 AGI vs out-migrants $52,002

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Opportunity Zone Market

4 ZIP codes in Yakima are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more โ†’

Yakima Market Summary

Yakima, WA is in a stabilization phase with 1.2% year-over-year appreciation, suggesting cooling demand and a shift toward balanced conditions. Affordability is moderately stretched with a price-to-income ratio of 5.27x, above the national average of 4.8x. Climate risk is moderate (50/100) with manageable exposure. Rental yield of 4.76% is moderate, offering acceptable cash flow for leveraged investments.

Affordability

Affordability Score68/100
Price-to-Income Ratio5.3x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$68,015

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case+0.6%
Base Case+1.2%
Bull Case+1.8%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Yakima, WA's primary climate exposure is wildfire (70/100). The composite climate risk score of 50/100 (Moderate) indicates overall risk with manageable exposure that should be factored into investment analysis. Buyers should consider climate-related insurance costs and potential future regulatory changes.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

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