Yakima : Washington
Living a Mountain Lifestyle in Yakima, Washington
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Where to Retire in Yakima and Home Prices
Yakima has at least one active adult community (see link at top left). Average home prices are much less than near the Washington or Oregon coast.
The National Association of Realtors reports the median selling price to be $363,400 in the 2nd quarter of 2022.What Is Special about Yakima
The Yakima Valley is an amazing agricultural producer for fruit, apples, and hops. The restored Capitol Theatre and Seasons Performance Hall are part of the community. Interesting festivals are held throughout the year. For people who want to retire in the western U.S., Yakima offers a rich lifestyle on a budget. One of the nicest of amenities is a 10 mile biking/walking trail along the Yakima.
What Is Not Special about Yakima
Yakima is a bit remote from any other city. If the idea of living in a small city surrounded by agriculture and not much else, you could be in trouble in Yakima. Downtown Yakima has ceded its importance to the Union Gap. The Downtown Futures Initiative hopes to bring back the downtown to its former glory.
Climate and Physical Environment
Yakima is located in the Yakima Valley, about halfway between Seattle and Walla Walla. The Yakima River runs through town. Yakima enjoys a much sunnier climate that most of the rest of Washington.
Restaurants & Cultural Scene
The Yakima Valley Museum specializes in the region’s geology and history as well as periodic special exhibitions; Yakima’s historic Capitol Theater and Seasons Performance Hall, as well as the Westside’s Warehouse Theater, present numerous musical and stage productions; the Yakima Symphony Orchestra provides a serious musical outlet; the Yakima Area Arboretum is a popular botanical garden; the city hosts numerous festivals throughout the year, including the Yakima Folk Festival and a live music festival; adult education classes are available at Yakima Community College; Yakama Casino.
Crime
Yakima's crime rate is very high compared to the national average.
Medical Facilities
Yakima Memorial Hospital and the Yakima Regional Medical Center serve the Metro.
Transportation
McAllister Field operates commericial flights to Seattle via Horizon Airways. I 82 runs through town.
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Wikipedia for Yakima
City of Yakima
Retire in Washington guide
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