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Yakima, Washington · ZIP 98908

Yakima — ZIP 98908

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Yakima (98908) scores 67/100 — Fair for Yakima. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $436K.

67OUT 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%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index69/100
Avg math proficiency45%
Avg reading proficiency57%
Schools nearby16

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index57/100
Typical home value$436K
Median rent$1,682/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

$436K

Median Rent

$1,682/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 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
WEST VALLEY VIRTUAL ACADEMY 7-807–0821
75%
75%
Apple Valley ElementaryKG–05447
74%
73%
Cottonwood Elementary SchoolKG–05362
69%
67%
Mountainview ElementaryKG–05238
57%
67%
Wide Hollow ElementaryKG–05433
56%
54%
Ahtanum Valley ElementaryKG–05381
52%
57%
West Valley Innovation Center07–12195
45%
55%
West Valley Mid-Level Campus06–081,167
41%
48%
Summitview ElementaryKG–05475
41%
46%
West Valley High School09–121,494
40%
75%
Whitney ElementaryPK–05433
28%
46%
Wilson Middle School06–08840
26%
40%
Gilbert Elementary SchoolKG–05415
17%
32%
Eisenhower High School09–122,258
12%
52%
WEST VALLEY VIRTUAL ACADEMY 9-1209–12167Not reported
75%
WEST VALLEY VIRTUAL ACADEMY K-6KG–0628Not reportedNot reported

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.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

37,921

Median Income

$84K

Homeownership

69%

Median Age

39.4 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 98908 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 98908 has a school score of 69/100. 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 98908 is approximately $436K. 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 98908 in Yakima has an overall NeighborScore of 67/100. 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.