Yakima County, WA Housing Market Brief
county · WA · as of May 2026
What is Yakima County, WA’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Where is Yakima County, WA in its market cycle?
Yakima County, WA is classified as Recovering — turning back up after a downturn. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Yakima County, WA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $386K | ▲ +2.9% |
| Median Days on Market | 24 days | ▼ -31.4% |
| Months of Supply | 4.0 | ▲ +33.3% |
| Homes for Sale | 570 | ▲ +8.6% |
| Homes Sold | 144 | ▼ -18.2% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $231 | ▼ -4.3% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.8% | ▲ +1.5% |
How has Yakima County, WA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Yakima County, WA a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Yakima County, WA is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 40 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Yakima County, WA?
The median sale price in Yakima County, WA is $386K, having risen 2.9% over the past year.
How affordable is Yakima County, WA?
Yakima County, WA scores 13 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Yakima County, WA's Alpha Score?
Yakima County, WA's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (58/100) and its weakest is Affordability (13/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Yakima County, WA? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.