Living in West Richland, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Richland · Census data 2020–2024
West Richland has 17,586 residents with a median age of 35.5. The median household income is $119,892 (22% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $448,300, the median rent is $1,590/month.
West Richland at a glance
- Population
- 17,586
- Median age
- 35.5State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $119,892State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $448,300State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,590/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 83.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.4%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is West Richland a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 22% higher than the Washington median; home values 21% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 8.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Richland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Richland the median home value is $448,300, 35% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,590 per month, which is 28.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,130 a month in housing costs.
West Richland median household income
The median household income in West Richland is $119,892 and the income per person is $45,272. 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in West Richland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,244
- Owner-occupied
- 83.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.6%
- Vacant
- 5.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2001
- Average household size
- 2.98
West Richland demographics
- Population
- 17,586
- Median age
- 35.5
- Under 18
- 30.9%
- 65 and older
- 12.5%
- Households
- 5,890
- Foreign-born
- 7.2%
- Veterans
- 8.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Richland ›
Education in West Richland
39.4% of adults 25 and older in West Richland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 13.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Richland
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 16.4%
- Drive alone
- 70.2%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.8%
West Richland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Richland | 17,586 | $119,892 | $448,300 | $1,590 |
| Richland | 62,753 | $95,813 | $436,700 | $1,468 |
| Benton City | 3,695 | $63,542 | $355,200 | $848 |
| 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 |
| Finley | 5,634 | $92,231 | $382,500 | $1,099 |
| Prosser | 6,305 | $76,985 | $314,000 | $944 |
| Burbank | 3,589 | $93,158 | $412,900 | $1,045 |
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What is the median household income in West Richland, WA?
The median household income in West Richland is $119,892, 22% higher 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 West Richland?
The median home value in West Richland is $448,300, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in West Richland?
The median gross rent in West Richland is $1,590 per month, about 28.7% of household income.
Is West Richland, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 22% higher than the Washington median; home values 21% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 8.5%.
What is the median age in West Richland?
The median age in West Richland is 35.5 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in West Richland?
The average commute to work in West Richland is 25 minutes; 16.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Richland?
The unemployment rate in West Richland is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Richland?
39.4% of adults in West 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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