Living in Kennewick, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kennewick · Census data 2020–2024
Kennewick has 85,295 residents with a median age of 35.7. The median household income is $73,576 (25% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $370,700, the median rent is $1,240/month.
Kennewick at a glance
- Population
- 85,295
- Median age
- 35.7State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $73,576State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $370,700State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,240/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 61.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.2%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Kennewick a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the Washington median; a poverty rate of 14.3%.
The weather is best in April to June and September.
Cost of living in Kennewick
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kennewick the median home value is $370,700, 11% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,240 per month, which is 32.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,837 a month in housing costs.
Kennewick median household income
The median household income in Kennewick is $73,576 and the income per person is $35,776. 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Kennewick: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 33,254
- Owner-occupied
- 61.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.7%
- Vacant
- 5.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.68
Kennewick demographics
- Population
- 85,295
- Median age
- 35.7
- Under 18
- 26.1%
- 65 and older
- 16%
- Households
- 31,372
- Foreign-born
- 14.1%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kennewick ›
Education in Kennewick
26.2% of adults 25 and older in Kennewick have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kennewick
- Unemployment rate
- 5.1%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 9.7%
- Drive alone
- 75.9%
- Public transit
- 1.7%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.2%
Kennewick vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennewick | 85,295 | $73,576 | $370,700 | $1,240 |
| West Pasco | 1,122 | $120,341 | $470,100 | — |
| Pasco | 79,575 | $85,586 | $376,300 | $1,227 |
| Finley | 5,634 | $92,231 | $382,500 | $1,099 |
| Richland | 62,753 | $95,813 | $436,700 | $1,468 |
| Burbank | 3,589 | $93,158 | $412,900 | $1,045 |
| West Richland | 17,586 | $119,892 | $448,300 | $1,590 |
| Benton City | 3,695 | $63,542 | $355,200 | $848 |
| Umatilla | 7,508 | $68,826 | $238,500 | $1,159 |
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What is the median household income in Kennewick, WA?
The median household income in Kennewick is $73,576, 25% lower than the Washington median of $98,141 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Kennewick?
The median home value in Kennewick is $370,700, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Kennewick?
The median gross rent in Kennewick is $1,240 per month, about 32.7% of household income.
Is Kennewick, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 34% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the Washington median; a poverty rate of 14.3%.
What is the median age in Kennewick?
The median age in Kennewick is 35.7 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Kennewick?
The average commute to work in Kennewick is 21 minutes; 9.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kennewick?
The unemployment rate in Kennewick is 5.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kennewick?
26.2% of adults in Kennewick have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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