Kennewick-Richland Metro Area, WA
Living in the Kennewick Metro Area
Bikeability15
Walkability15
Commute73
Public Transit15
Affordability62
Public Safety76
Airports23
Hospitals75
Colleges56
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools37
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
290kPopulation+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
$67kMedian 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
$227kMedian Home Value+$63k (2010–19)
30%Built 2000 or Later
$835Median 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Kennewick-Richland Metro Area, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Kennewick-Richland Metro Area, WA
Children's Garden Montessori
3 miles, S
Christ the King School
6 miles, S
Liberty Christian School
6 miles, S
Tri-Cities Prep
7 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Kennewick-Richland Metro Area, WA
Walla Walla University
47 miles, SE
Whitman College
49 miles, SE
Heritage University
54 miles, W
Central Washington University
75 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Kennewick-Richland Metro Area, WA
Lourdes Counseling Center
6 miles, S
Kadlec Regional Medical Center
6 miles, S
Lourdes Medical Center
12 miles, SE
Trios Health
13 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Kennewick-Richland Metro Area, WA
Tri-Cities Airport
9 miles, SE
Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport
107 miles, E
Spokane International Airport
119 miles, NE
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
163 miles, NW