2025 Compare Cities Housing:
Payson, AZ vs Yakima, WA

Change Cities
Highlights
- The median age of a home in Payson is 66.7% younger than the median age of a home in Yakima.
 Payson, AZYakima, WAUnited States
 Median Home Age30  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$316,400$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months18.9%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock70.2%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.138.7%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$9.0$11.0
 Homes Owned58.8%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock5.0%11.2%
 Homes Rented17.8%  Unlock31.4%
 space
 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Payson, AZYakima, WAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,650$1,840
 Studio Apartment$850  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$900$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,120  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,680$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,560  Unlock$2,160
 space1
 Vacant Housing
 Payson, AZYakima, WAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.3%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.5%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.5%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.2%3.6%
 Vacant Other3.7%  Unlock4.1%
 space2
 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Payson, AZYakima, WAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock3.9%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9991.7%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock1.3%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9991.1%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock2.8%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9996.3%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock15.7%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99928.0%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock13.5%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9997.8%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock3.4%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9994.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.3%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9991.2%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.1%1.1%
 space3
 Housing Units By Year Built
 Payson, AZYakima, WAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock8.5%13.6%
 2000 to 200923.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock10.9%13.6%
 1980 to 198921.4%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock18.1%14.8%
 1960 to 196922.5%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock11.0%10.0%
 1940 to 19491.3%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock18.1%12.2%
Reviews for Payson    15 Reviews

We have lived in Payson for over 5 years and love it. It has two large grocery stores, a Walmart, Home Depot, a dozen thrift/ treasure shops, more local shops than we  More

   |    Reply

Over 6 years ago

Payson is a wonderful town especially for retired people and people that want a slower pace... Lots of outdoor activities  More

   |    Reply

Over 6 years ago

I've lived in Payson for 25 years, thank god I worked out of town. There is a saying GO TO PAYSON ON VACATION GO HOME ON PROBATION TURN IN THREE YOU GO  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Payson

Reviews for Yakima    12 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Overall we've enjoyed our stay in Yakima after several years and plan on being here for several more, at least. The spring and summer here are just unreal compared to  More

   |    Reply

Over 9 years ago

I may be relocating to Yakima, WA for a professional position at a local university. I have never lived in this part of the country as I am from the East Coast. I have  More

   |    Reply

Yakima is situated in the high desert, eastern elevations of the Cascade Mountain Range. Coming from the humid, eastern parts of the country, I was amazed at how  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Yakima


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.