City profile
Yakima, WA
Yakima County · Population 96,961
Yakima is a city in Yakima County, WA with about 96,961 residents and a typical home value near $298,000. It is 100 miles from Tacoma, WA, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Mild & temperate
Winter avg
43°F
Summer avg
67°F
Sunny days / yr
155
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$297,600
Typical monthly housing
$1,825
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
99
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.84%
- State income tax (top)
- None
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 9.43%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 94/100
Top hazards: Wildfire, Landslide, Cold wave
Nearest major airport
102 mi to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 42% Democratic / 56% Republican
Community
Population
96,961
Black population
1.1%
County
Yakima County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: wildfire smoke, earthquakes
Highlights
- About 96,961 residents
- Typical home value about $298,000
- 100 miles from Tacoma, WA
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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