Median Age
34 Years
Largest Age Group
5-14 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
30%
Over 65
13%
Selah
Selah, WA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$887
Population
8,597
Renter Mix
39% Rent
Savor small-town charm in the scenic Yakima Valley
Rural
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Scenic
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Riverside
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Peaceful
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Affordable
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Historic
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Close-Knit
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Nestled in the Yakima Valley, Selah is a scenic community situated at the confluence of the Naches and Yakima rivers. Selah is revered for its beauty as well as its small-town charm, which is best displayed in its strong sense of community and its quaint downtown area. Downtown Selah provides residents with an array of restaurants, shops, coffeehouses, and modern conveniences to explore.
Selah’s peaceful atmosphere is defined by its vast stretches of fruit orchards, wineries, and farmland. The community offers a wide variety of apartments, condos, and townhomes available for rent in its tranquil neighborhoods. Residents enjoy convenience to world-class recreational opportunities at nearby Hanford Reach National Monument, Gifford Pinchot National Forest, and Mount Rainier National Park. Quick access to U.S. Highway 12 and Interstate 82 makes commuting from Selah simple.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$73,734
Average: $92,867
Education
1,929
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,350
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Selah has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
39%
Non-Renters
61%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
20%
Other Education
80%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Selah, WA is $888 for one bedroom, $1,262 for two bedrooms, and $1,474 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Selah has increased by 1.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$888/month
751 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Selah, WA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
John Campbell Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-4
645 Students
Robert S Lince Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-4
635 Students
Public
Grades K-5
520 Students
Robert Lince Early Learning Center
Public
Grades PK-5
390 Students
Public
Grades K-8
18 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
897 Students
Public
Grades 5-7
794 Students
Public
Grades 8-9
286 Students
Public
Grades K-8
18 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,135 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
26 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
8 Students
Selah Academy Reengagement Program
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Yakima Greenway
- Yakima Area Arboretum
- Yakima Sportsman State Park
Military Bases
Airports
- Yakima Air Trml/McAllister Field
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.