Living in Richland, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Richland · Census data 2020–2024
Richland has 62,753 residents with a median age of 36.4. The median household income is $95,813 (about the same as the Washington median), the median home value is $436,700, the median rent is $1,468/month.
Richland at a glance
- Population
- 62,753
- Median age
- 36.4State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $95,813State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $436,700State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,468/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 64.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46.6%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Richland a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 23% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 9%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Washington median; unemployment of 5.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Richland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Richland the median home value is $436,700, 31% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,468 per month, which is 26.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,108 a month in housing costs.
Richland median household income
The median household income in Richland is $95,813 and the income per person is $52,563. 9% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Richland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 26,791
- Owner-occupied
- 64.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.6%
- Vacant
- 5.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.48
Richland demographics
- Population
- 62,753
- Median age
- 36.4
- Under 18
- 24%
- 65 and older
- 16.9%
- Households
- 25,216
- Foreign-born
- 8.6%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Richland ›
Education in Richland
46.6% of adults 25 and older in Richland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 20.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Richland
- Unemployment rate
- 5.6%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 16.3%
- Drive alone
- 73.2%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.2%
Richland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richland | 62,753 | $95,813 | $436,700 | $1,468 |
| West Richland | 17,586 | $119,892 | $448,300 | $1,590 |
| West Pasco | 1,122 | $120,341 | $470,100 | — |
| Kennewick | 85,295 | $73,576 | $370,700 | $1,240 |
| Pasco | 79,575 | $85,586 | $376,300 | $1,227 |
| Benton City | 3,695 | $63,542 | $355,200 | $848 |
| Finley | 5,634 | $92,231 | $382,500 | $1,099 |
| Burbank | 3,589 | $93,158 | $412,900 | $1,045 |
| Basin City | 1,176 | $59,840 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in Richland, WA?
The median household income in Richland is $95,813, about the same as 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 Richland?
The median home value in Richland is $436,700, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Richland?
The median gross rent in Richland is $1,468 per month, about 26.9% of household income.
Is Richland, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 23% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 9%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Washington median; unemployment of 5.6%.
What is the median age in Richland?
The median age in Richland is 36.4 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Richland?
The average commute to work in Richland is 20 minutes; 16.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Richland?
The unemployment rate in Richland is 5.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Richland?
46.6% of adults in Richland 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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