Relocating to the Yakima Valley

The Yakima Valley is among one of the nicer rural communities to live in, in Washington State. Yakima offers appealing residential neighborhoods, growing technical and educational resources, plus transportation and industrial opportunities.

Why Make the Yakima Valley Home?

Sunny weather and far fewer drizzly days than much of the Pacific Northwest are only the beginning of the Yakima Valley’s appeal. Light traffic, limited crowds, easy connections to major Northwest metro areas, thriving industries, and a lower cost of living add to the reasons people choose to live here.

A variety of communities stretches across nearly 70 miles, from Naches at the Valley’s northwest end to Prosser. Each town expresses the region’s cultural heritage and history in its own way. Agriculture and farming traditions run deep, bringing farm-fresh flavors throughout the Valley.

More than 90 wineries and nearly 20 breweries and taphouses offer welcoming indoor and outdoor settings. Festivals and events take place throughout the year, while trails and waterways create abundant opportunities for outdoor adventure. Residents enjoy the amenities associated with a larger community alongside the character of a smaller town, with room to spend time with life, family, friends and more.

Real Estate and Relocation Professionals

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

4112 Summitview Avenue
Yakima, WA 98908
509-966-3030

Coldwell Banker Cascade Real Estate

205 N 40th Ave
Yakima, WA 98908
509-248-5050

Ryan Beckett, REALTOR® | RE/MAX The Collective

1200 Chesterly Drive #150
Yakima, WA 98902
509-945-1022

United Country | Dedicated Realty

103 South 7th Avenue
Yakima, WA 98902
509-594-4707

Higher Educational Institutions

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences

200 University Parkway
Yakima, WA 98901
509-452-5100

Yakima Valley Recreation

• Wine Country
• Hops and Beer
• Farms and Produce
• Outdoor Adventure

Living in the Yakima Valley

• Key Employment Industries: Logistics/Distribution, Agriculture, Food Processing, Manufacturing and Aerospace
• Leading Agricultural Producer in the Region
• 20,000 Enrolled Students* at 5 Universities or Colleges Within 40 Miles
• Short Commute Times
• Easy access to major metro areas: Seattle, Spokane and Portland are 2 to 3 Hours away.
• Cost of Living One of the Lowest in the Northwest; 7% Below National Average*
• Convenient Access to Outdoor Recreation: Trails, Waterways and Mountains Minutes Away.

*Source: Yakima County Development Association

Yakima Valley Study Collective

Students are choosing this side of the Cascades for an educational experience that combines academic opportunities, cultural richness, outdoor activities and natural beauty.