Kennewick-Richland Metro Area, WA

Living in the Kennewick Metro Area

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Bikeability 15
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Walkability 15
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Commute 73
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Public Transit 15
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Affordability 62
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Public Safety 76
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Airports 23
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Hospitals 75
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Colleges 56
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Schools 37
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Residents

290k Population +51k (2010–19)
34  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
27% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
71% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black2%
Caucasian61%
Hispanic or Latino32%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school14%
High school graduate25%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household71%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$67k Median Household Income +$13k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
84% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector72%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Military<1%
Sales and office19%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$227k Median Home Value +$63k (2010–19)
30% Built 2000 or Later
$835 Median Monthly Rent +$230 (2010–19)
65% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home10%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200920%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K16%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity77%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas20%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in the Kennewick Metro Area

United States45
Washington38

Property Crime in the Kennewick Metro Area

United States48
Washington70

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (34%)(62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump58%

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 the Kennewick Metro Area

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding10
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Kennewick-Richland Metro Area, WA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Kennewick-Richland Metro Area, WA

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Tri-Cities Prep
7 miles, S

Colleges

Colleges near Kennewick-Richland Metro Area, WA

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Walla Walla University
47 miles, SE
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Whitman College
49 miles, SE
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Heritage University
54 miles, W
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Kennewick-Richland Metro Area, WA

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Lourdes Medical Center
12 miles, SE
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Trios Health
13 miles, SE

Airports

Airports near Kennewick-Richland Metro Area, WA

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Tri-Cities Airport
9 miles, SE
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