West Richland, WA

Living in West Richland

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Bikeability 6
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Walkability 3
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Commute 60
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Public Transit 7
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Affordability 43
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Public Safety 85
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Airports 27
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Hospitals 72
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Colleges 56
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Schools 57
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Residents

14k Population +3.5k (2010–19)
37  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
40% College-Educated +7% (2010–19)
77% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years26%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years32%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black1%
Caucasian80%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school4%
High school graduate20%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree16%

Households

Family household77%
Householder living alone17%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$100k Median Household Income +$24k (2010–19)
94% Above Poverty +4% (2010–19)
26  mi Average Commute
90% Lived Here Last Year +5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K8%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K15%
$125K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K or more10%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector65%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts49%
Military<1%
Sales and office18%
Service16%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$270k Median Home Value +$92k (2010–19)
43% Built 2000 or Later
$1.1k Median Monthly Rent +$567 (2010–19)
81% Owner-Occupied +3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached83%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home12%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 201310%
Built 2000 to 200927%
Built 1990 to 199928%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier2%

Home Value

Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K21%
$400K to $499K13%
$500K to $749K6%
$750K to $999K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity88%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas10%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in West Richland

United States45
Washington38
Kennewick Metro Area25
Benton County24

Property Crime in West Richland

United States48
Washington70
Kennewick Metro Area46
Benton County49

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (32%)(63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump56%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 35 1 2
Feb 39 1 1
Mar 46 1 0
Apr 53 1 0
May 61 1 0
Jun 67 1 0
Jul 74 0 0
Aug 73 0 0
Sep 64 0 0
Oct 53 1 0
Nov 42 1 1
Dec 33 1 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Richland

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding8
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near West Richland, WA

Private Schools

Private Schools near West Richland, WA

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Colleges

Colleges near West Richland, WA

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Heritage University
48 miles, W
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Whitman College
53 miles, E
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Hospitals

Hospitals near West Richland, WA

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Trios Health
15 miles, SE

Airports

Airports near West Richland, WA

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Tri-Cities Airport
13 miles, E
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