Can You Afford a Home in Selah, WA?
A typical home in Selah is worth $438,155, up 0.6% over the past year. That is $86K above the Yakima County typical of $351,947.
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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 $438,155. 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 0.82% 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 | $331,000 | $273,000 | $251,000 | $267,000 |
| $100,000 | $448,000 | $370,000 | $340,000 | $362,000 |
| $125,000 | $566,000 | $468,000 | $429,000 | $457,000 |
| $150,000 | $684,000 | $565,000 | $518,000 | $552,000 |
| $200,000 | $919,000 | $759,000 | $696,000 | $742,000 |
How Selah compares to nearby towns
| Town | Typical home | Year over year | Income needed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tieton | $340,224 | -0.3% | $77,000 |
| Cowiche | $345,980 | +3.3% | $78,000 |
| Yakima | $361,999 | +0.8% | $82,000 |
| Outlook | $362,542 | +2.4% | $82,000 |
| Zillah | $378,703 | +0.5% | $85,000 |
| Moxee | $403,112 | +1.4% | $90,000 |
| Selah (this page) | $438,155 | +0.6% | $98,000 |
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 $438,155, 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.