Yakima, WA Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 28,743 housing units in Yakima.
This represents a 25.1% growth from 22,968 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 28,723 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 20 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Yakima is about 53.4%.
Yakima's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 7.4%.
Average household size is 2.64 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Yakima were built after 1963.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 6.50% |
| One Bedroom | 21% |
| Two Bedrooms | 33.70% |
| Three Bedrooms | 26.90% |
| Four Bedrooms | 9.60% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 2.20% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.69 |
| Median year structure was built | 1957 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $106,200 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $117,500 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.57 |
| Median year structure was built | 1970 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $397 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.20% |
| Second Mortgage | 7.60% |
| Home Equity Loan | 6.20% |
| Simple Mortgage | 53.10% |
| Debt Free | 32.90% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 19.2% |
