Question 1

Is 98908 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 98908 in Yakima has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Yakima city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 98908 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 98908?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 98908 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 98908. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 98908 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Yakima. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 98908?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 98908 is approximately $429K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 98908 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 98908 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 98908 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 98908 has an overall NeighborScore of 69/100, placing it in the moderate range for Yakima. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 69/100, 98908 scores similarly to the middle tier of Yakima neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Yakima — ZIP 98908

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Cottonwood Elementary School	KG–05	—	—	—
Ahtanum Valley Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—
Apple Valley Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—
Mountainview Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—
Summitview Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—
West Valley Mid-Level Campus	06–08	—	—	—
West Valley High School	09–12	—	—	—
Wide Hollow Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—
WEST VALLEY VIRTUAL ACADEMY 9-12	09–12	—	—	—
WEST VALLEY VIRTUAL ACADEMY 7-8	07–08	—	—	—
WEST VALLEY VIRTUAL ACADEMY K-6	KG–06	—	—	—
West Valley Innovation Center	07–12	—	—	—
Eisenhower High School	09–12	—	—	—
Gilbert Elementary School	KG–05	—	—	—
Whitney Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
Wilson Middle School	06–08	—	—	—