Yakima, WA
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Overview
Annual Rev
$30.9k
12 mo avg
↑12%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
30%
12 mo avg
↓7%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
$221
12 mo avg
↑34%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
30 days
12 mo avg
↓3 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
$59
12 mo avg
↓3%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Yakima market data as of September 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
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Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Avg. Zestimate
Gross yield
Supply
Amenity revenue impact
| Amenity | Est. revenue impact |
|---|---|
| Hot Tub | +17% $5,257/yr |
| Sauna | 🔒 +1•% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| EV Charger | 🔒 +8% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Gym | 🔒 +6% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Barbecue | 🔒 +5% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Heating | 🔒 +5% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Internet | 🔒 +5% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Lake Access | 🔒 +4% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Pool | 🔒 +4% · $••••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 +3% · $•••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
| Bicycles | 🔒 +2% · $•••/yr Revenue lift and listing count available in Markets |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
1 bedroom (11.9 nights)
2 bedrooms (8.4 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.3 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.2 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
3 bedrooms ($119)
4+ bedrooms ($107)
2 bedrooms ($85)
1 bedroom ($54)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (57%)
Independent hosts (43%)
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Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Yakima market averaged 180 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 1% from a year earlier and up 35% over two years.
An average Yakima listing earns $30K/year. High-performing listings earn $58K, while low-performing listings earn $9K.
Median Yakima home prices by size are 1-bedroom $203K, 2-bedroom $257K, 3-bedroom $385K, and 4+ bedroom $453K.
Average gross yield is 9%, reaching 16% for high-performing listings. Gross yield excludes financing and operating costs, so net profitability varies by property.
Average occupancy in Yakima is 36%, producing RevPAR of $59 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings have the highest average gross yield at 13%. They average $58K/year in revenue against a $453K median purchase price.
Rules vary across Yakima. Yakima: Lenient. No specific short-term rental regulations or permit requirements. Operates under general business licensing and zoning rules. Minimal enforcement. Ellensburg: Moderate. Business license required, conditional use permit in some zones, owner-occupancy required for residential areas. Moderate enforcement with complaint-based action. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Yakima Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has declined 1% year-over-year, while RevPAR has increased 1%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in June and July; it is lowest in January and February.
The most common amenities are Air Conditioning (97%), Parking (97%), Internet (97%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Pool (+87%), Washing Machine (+40%), Pets Allowed (+26%).
Average daily rate in Yakima is $228, up 26% year-over-year. Rates peak in June and are lowest in March.
Guests in Yakima book an average of 33 days in advance, up 4% from last year. Booking windows range from 29 days for 2-bedroom listings to 36 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Friday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Friday and are lowest on Tuesday. Weekend occupancy is 57% higher than weekday occupancy.