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Yakima, WA vs Cottonwood, AZ

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- The median age of a home in Yakima is 40.0% older than the median age of a home in Cottonwood.
 Yakima, WACottonwood, AZUnited States
 Median Home Age50  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$368,400$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months13.4%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock81.5%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.111.5%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$5.2$11.0
 Homes Owned51.3%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock6.6%11.2%
 Homes Rented43.7%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Yakima, WACottonwood, AZUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,710$1,840
 Studio Apartment$890  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,020$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,180  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,730$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,760  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Yakima, WACottonwood, AZUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock0.9%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.2%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.9%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.9%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.8%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Yakima, WACottonwood, AZUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock4.2%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9993.2%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock1.3%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9993.3%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock5.3%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99917.8%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock17.9%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99927.5%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock19.2%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9996.4%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock3.6%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.5%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.3%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Yakima, WACottonwood, AZUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.3%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock18.4%13.6%
 2000 to 20098.5%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock26.0%13.6%
 1980 to 19899.1%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock21.8%14.8%
 1960 to 196910.9%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock1.7%10.0%
 1940 to 19497.6%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock2.4%12.2%
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

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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

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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

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Reviews for Cottonwood    10 Reviews

As a 6th generation AZ Native, someone who had the misfortune of growing up in Phoenix, and who has lived all over the VV and Flagstaff, I think Cottonwood is great  More

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Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Cottonwood since 2002. When I first moved here, this place was wonderful. Quiet, friendly and affordable. The weather was good with plenty of sunshine  More

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Actually Cottonwood is a great place because of the great LGBTQ community. Without this aspect Cottonwood wouldn't be anything really, except a Wal-mart. The LGBTQ  More

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