In Yakima, Washington, the median home price is $353,700; median household income is $70,656; the population is 257,152; schools rate 5.5 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 272.8 per 100k; and the average commute is 20.3 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Yakima at a glance
Population
257,152
Median Household Income
$70,656
Typical Home Value
$353,700
School District Rating
5.5
Violent Crime Rate
272.8
Avg Commute Time
20.3
About Yakima
Yakima has a population of 257,152. The median home value is $353,700, 45% below the Washington median. Median household income is $70,656 (28% below the Washington median). The most populated towns are Yakima, Sunnyside, and Toppenish-Wapato.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Yakima
7 towns, by population.
Yakima at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Yakima?
- Yakima has a population of 257,152 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Yakima?
- The median home value in Yakima is $353,700. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Yakima?
- Median household income in Yakima is $70,656 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Yakima in?
- Yakima is in Washington.
- How many towns are in Yakima?
- Yakima contains 7 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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