As of 2012, Yakima Metro Area's population is 243,231 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 9.28 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Yakima Metro Area is $130,400. Home appreciation the last year has been 0.77 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Yakima Metro Area's cost of living is 3.90% Lower than the U.S. average. --------------------Yakima Metro Area public schools spend $4,948 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 20.5 students per teacher in Yakima Metro Area. --------------------The unemployment rate in Yakima Metro Area is 9.60 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Negative. Yakima Metro Area jobs have Decreased by 6.66 percent.
Ranked #9 Safest Places from Natural Disasters
Ranked #13 Most Secure Places to Live in the U.S. (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
Ranked #14 Most Secure Places to Live 2011 (Mid-Size Cities)
Ranked #97 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
Ranked #170 Best Green Cities
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 | Average Commute time is 21 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Yakima Metro Area's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
• Newly Listed Homes
• Most Expensive Listing
• Million Dollar Houses
• Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
• Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
• Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
• Homes under $250,000
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