Can You Afford a Home in Selah, WA?
A typical home in Selah is worth $444,779, up 1.1% over the past year. That is $87K above the Yakima County typical of $358,246.
Assumes housing costs stay at 33% of gross income — the sustainable middle, not the maximum a lender would approve. A typical home in Selah costs $444,779. Rates as of 5 September 2026; they move weekly and your quote will differ.
What each income level buys in Yakima County
Prices below are what keeps housing at 33% of gross income, using Yakima County’s 0.79% effective property tax rate. The Conventional column assumes 20% down; the zero-down columns finance the funding fee into the loan.
| Household income | Conventional | VA | Zero-down CU | FHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $75,000 | $320,000 | $264,000 | $242,000 | $258,000 |
| $100,000 | $438,000 | $362,000 | $332,000 | $354,000 |
| $125,000 | $556,000 | $459,000 | $421,000 | $449,000 |
| $150,000 | $674,000 | $557,000 | $511,000 | $544,000 |
| $200,000 | $911,000 | $752,000 | $690,000 | $735,000 |
How Selah compares to nearby towns
| Town | Typical home | Year over year | Income needed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tieton | $350,278 | +0.1% | $81,000 |
| Cowiche | $355,347 | +3% | $82,000 |
| Yakima | $367,203 | +1.1% | $85,000 |
| Outlook | $372,407 | +3.1% | $86,000 |
| Zillah | $388,699 | +0.9% | $90,000 |
| Moxee | $407,778 | +1.3% | $94,000 |
| Selah (this page) | $444,779 | +1.1% | $101,000 |
If Selah is out of reach, Tieton, Cowiche, Yakima, Outlook, Zillah, Moxee sit lower in the same county — same commute shed, same schools district-by-district, less money.
What this does not tell you
These are typical values, not listings. Half the homes in Selah sell for less than $444,779, and condos and townhomes sit well below it. Property tax is a county-wide effective rate, so your parcel will differ. Insurance is a state average. Run your own numbers with your own quote before you take any of this as settled.