West Richland, WA
Living in West Richland
Bikeability6
Walkability3
Commute60
Public Transit7
Affordability43
Public Safety85
Airports27
Hospitals72
Colleges56
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools57
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
14kPopulation+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
$100kMedian 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
$270kMedian Home Value+$92k (2010–19)
43%Built 2000 or Later
$1.1kMedian 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Richland, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Richland, WA
Liberty Christian School
5 miles, SE
Children's Garden Montessori
5 miles, E
Sagebrush Elementary School
5 miles, SE
Christ the King School
5 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near West Richland, WA
Heritage University
48 miles, W
Walla Walla University
51 miles, E
Whitman College
53 miles, E
Central Washington University
72 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Richland, WA
Lourdes Counseling Center
6 miles, E
Kadlec Regional Medical Center
6 miles, SE
Lourdes Medical Center
15 miles, E
Trios Health
15 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near West Richland, WA
Tri-Cities Airport
13 miles, E
Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport
113 miles, E
Spokane International Airport
126 miles, NE
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
159 miles, NW