Generations of Family Living

The Yakima Valley is a Pacific Northwest treasure. The region offers a wide variety of housing options, excellent schools, and outstanding access to high quality health care facilities.  In this section you’ll find information on all of these topics plus other information of value to residents and new comers alike.  The titles below will link you to more information on each of the following subjects:

Housing: Yakima County enjoys wide ranging housing options at very affordable prices relative to most other Northwest regions.

K-12 School Districts: Yakima County is home to 15 public school districts along with private school options from pre-school through high school.  Browse through our listings of public and private schools to identify your children’s best options.

Colleges & Universities: The region enjoys a major community college, a private university, satellite campuses for two state universities, a new medical university, and a private technical institute.

Health Care: The Yakima Valley is a regional center of health care facilities.  With five hospitals and over 250 physicians representing 40 specialties, residents enjoy access to an outstanding local health care system.

Senior LIving: The Yakima Valley offers many amenities for seniors.

Child Care & Preschools: There are a multitude of child care and preschool options available throughout the region.

Religion: Faith plays an integral part in the lives of many Valley residents and the region enjoys a wide variety of religious institutions and facilities.

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