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Yakima, Washington · ZIP 98903

Yakima — ZIP 98903

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Yakima (98903) scores 56/100 — Fair for Yakima. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $406K.

56OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C-Fair

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100
Violent crime share22%
Property crime share78%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index45/100
Avg math proficiency30%
Avg reading proficiency33%
Schools nearby3

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index57/100
Typical home value$406K
Median rent$1,812/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$406K

Median Rent

$1,812/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 3 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

4,686

Violent Crime

771

Property Crime

3,915

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Yakima County, Washington (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Union Gap SchoolPK–08558
34%
47%
Ridgeview ElementaryKG–05533
29%
29%
Martin Luther King Jr ElementaryKG–05485
26%
24%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

19,010

Median Income

$75K

Homeownership

74%

Median Age

36.5 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 98903 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 98903 has a school score of 45/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 98903 is approximately $406K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 98903 in Yakima has an overall NeighborScore of 56/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.