There are 13 independent living communities serving Yakima, Washington. This includes 7 communities in Yakima and 6 nearby. Independent living costs in Washington range from about $18 to $165 per day, with an average expenditure running approximately $78. The monthly cost averages roughly $2,337 and ranges between $550 and $4,950. On a yearly basis, the median cost is around $28,050, which is above the national average of $23,100.
Independent living costs in Yakima generally range from $1,150 per month up to $3,201 per month, with an average cost of about $2,664 per month. That equates to an annual cost of $31,961.
Located in Yakima County, Yakima is a mid size city in Washington. The city has a total population of 126,248, with 5,380,824 inhabitants in the encompassing area. The 55-and-over community constitutes around 25% of the total population.
The SeniorScore™ for Yakima is 64. The city has an average per capita income of $22,000 and an average household income is $45,000 (the Washington state average is $51,000). The median housing price in Yakima is $130,500, which is significantly less than the Washington average of $325,500. The city has a high unemployment rate of about 10.06%.
Yakima has harsh average temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers. The area gets optimal amounts of precipitation annually. Yakima has good air quality and an average crime rate in comparison to other cities in the US.