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What Is the Average Rent in Yakima County, Washington?

$1,109/month 3.8%vs 2023 ($1,068)

County · Census ACS 5-Year estimates

The median gross rent in Yakima County, Washington is $1,109/month (±$30), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $310,100 (±$7,523), and the median household income is $70,656/year. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.

Average Rent in Yakima County, Washington and Neighbouring Counties

Kittitas: $1,341Grant: $1,116Klickitat: $1,105Lewis: $1,097Yakima County: $1,109Benton: $1,306Skamania: $1,068$1,341$1,116$1,105$1,097$1,109$1,306$1,068

Housing Metrics for Yakima County, Washington

MetricValue
Median Gross Rent$1,109
Median Home Value$310,100
Median Household Income$70,656
Total Housing Units87,708
Renter-Occupied Units33,464
Renter-Occupied Share38%
Households Paying 50%+ Income6,321 households

Median Rent by Bedroom Count

BedroomMedian RentYoY
Studio$920+0.0%
1 BR$826+0.0%
2 BR$1,106+0.0%
3 BR$1,361+0.0%
4 BR$1,490+0.0%
5+ BR$1,447+0.0%

How does Yakima County, Washington compare?

Median gross rent ranked against all counties in Washington.

Higher rent than 44% of counties in Washington · 23th of 39

Cheapest: Wahkiakum County($853)
Priciest: King County($2,092)
#CountyValue
1King County$2,092
2Snohomish County$1,949
3Kitsap County$1,822
… 19 more …
23Yakima County(you are here)$1,109
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37Wahkiakum County$853
38Garfield County$791
39Ferry County$663

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Yakima County, Washington?

The median gross rent in Yakima County, Washington is $1,109/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Yakima County, Washington?

The median rent for a 2-bedroom in Yakima County, Washington is $1,106/month based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Margin of error: ±$30. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the median home value in Yakima County, Washington?

The median home value in Yakima County, Washington is $310,100 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

What percentage of renters in Yakima County are rent-burdened?

In Yakima County, Washington, 6,321 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.

What is the median household income in Yakima County, Washington?

The median household income in Yakima County, Washington is $70,656/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?

The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $1,109 has a margin of error of ±$30. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.

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