Is Yakima, WA 98901 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Yakima housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 20% of homes in Yakima, WA 98901 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 28 days and there were 3.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 45 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 15%, homes sold more slowly (18 days then) and the median sale price rose 17% to $419,818. Overall, Yakima is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Yakima County, homes here sell faster than in 67% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 60%. On our competition score, Yakima ranks #227 of 298 WA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 44 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Outlook 98938 (0% sold over asking) or Mabton 98935 (0% sold over asking), while Tieton 98947 (53% sold over asking) and Selah 98942 (30% sold over asking) are even more competitive.