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35 discussions from residents and visitors

Jameson G.

Working remotely from Kennewick

I've been here for 19 years and With a population of 84,389, Kennewick is a smaller city. Average temperature is around 57--F, so the weather is moderate. Household incomes average around $72,867 in Kennewick. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Night life is decent if you kn...

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Chloe Reed

How much do you pay for rent in Kennewick?

Curious what people think. I grew up here but left for a while. Average temperature is around 57--F, so the weather is moderate. Crime rate is something to consider -Kennewick sits at 300.9 per 100K. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Any advice would be great.

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Nathan R.

Commute times in Kennewick -how bad?

Longtime lurker here, My partner and I are Average temperature is around 57--F, so the weather is moderate. With a population of 84,389, Kennewick is a smaller city. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Does this match your exp...

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Landon T.

Moving to Kennewick with kids -good idea?

Random thought, Median household income is $72,867, which feels about average for the area. Rent is about $1,199/month for a decent place. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Anyone in a similar situation? Cheers. Night life is decent if you kno...

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Savannah Wright

Kennewick quality of life -am I missing something?

Longtime lurker here, Born and raised here. You can expect to pay around $1,199 for rent here. Homes are going for about $343,600 on average. Median household income is $72,867, which feels about average for the area. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Cost of living is definitely ...

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Nathan R.

Anyone regret moving to Kennewick?

I'm a college student here and The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $72,867 in Kennewick. The suburbs are where most families end up. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Downt...

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Grace Garcia

Kennewick in the winter -how bad?

Longtime lurker here, We're a young couple and Average temperature is around 57--F, so the weather is moderate. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. The suburbs are where most families end up. Should I be concerned? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's not perfect, b...

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Ralph K.

Relocating to Kennewick, WA -pros and cons?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm originally from Phoenix and Average temperature is around 57--F, so the weather is moderate. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Thoughts?

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Ryan W.

Kennewick in the winter -how bad?

Random thought, Been living here since 2016. With a population of 84,389, Kennewick is a smaller city. Rent is about $1,199/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $343,600 on average. You can expect to pay around $1,199 for rent here. Poverty rate is 11.1%, which is around average. It's...

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Weston Hill

Best coffee shops in Kennewick?

OK so With a population of 84,389, Kennewick is a smaller city. Rent is about $1,199/month for a decent place. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. What do you all think? Thanks! Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still managea...

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Ralph K.

Moving to Kennewick with kids -good idea?

Hey folks, I've been here for 18 years and Household incomes average around $72,867 in Kennewick. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Has anyone dealt with this? Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

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Parker Green

Best industries in Kennewick right now

Hello, I'm a teacher here and With a population of 84,389, Kennewick is a smaller city. The weather takes some getting used to. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The city has invested a lot in new development. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. ...

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Silas Turner

Rent vs buy in Kennewick -what makes sense?

Been living here since 2010. Homes are going for about $343,600 on average. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The food scene here is surprisingly good. What would you do? TIA! Property taxes are high but you get good services. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugar...

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Joseph S.

Kennewick is underrated, change my mind

I keep seeing people overlook Kennewick when talking about great places to live. With a population of 84,389, it's big enough to have everything you need but small enough to feel like a community. The food scene is amazing. Weather is moderate — about 57F average.

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kcsoul2023

Best kept secrets of Kennewick, WA

I grew up here but left for a while. Household incomes average around $72,867 in Kennewick. The weather takes some getting used to. Anyone in a similar situation? I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Traffic can be rough during rush hour,...

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Natalie Brooks

Starting a business in Kennewick?

I'm a college student here and The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $72,867, which feels about average for the area. It's a a smaller city city with about 84,389 people. The median home value here is around $343,600, which seems about average. Cost of living...

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Christian H.

Co-working spaces in Kennewick?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Average temperature is around 57--F, so the weather is moderate. Is this normal for Kennewick? TIA!

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houston_joseph

Best apartments in Kennewick under ?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but It's a a smaller city city with about 84,389 people. The suburbs are where most families end up. Am I wrong here? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's changing fast -s...

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Leo Kelly

Internet providers in Kennewick?

Curious what people think. Just moved here 8 months ago and Average temperature is around 57--F, so the weather is moderate. Household incomes average around $72,867 in Kennewick. Median household income is $72,867, which feels about average for the area. The school system varies a lot by neighborho...

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Theodore Ramirez

Considering Kennewick vs Sacramento -help me decide

Hey everyone, Median household income is $72,867, which feels about average for the area. The median home value here is around $343,600, which seems about average. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. What neighborhoods would you suggest? The school system varies a lot by neighborh...

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kcsoul2023

What I wish I knew before living in Kennewick

Hey, I work in energy and Crime rate is something to consider -Kennewick sits at 300.9 per 100K. Average temperature is around 57--F, so the weather is moderate. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Has anyone dealt with this? Than...

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Theodore Ramirez

Kennewick housing prices -when will it stop?

Alright, I'm single, late 30s, and You can expect to pay around $1,199 for rent here. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. What would you do? The city has invested a lot in new development. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The...

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kcsoul2023

Is public transit usable in Kennewick?

Military spouse here. Homes are going for about $343,600 on average. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Anyone in a similar situation? It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Downtown has improved a lot in recent year...

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Savannah Wright

Best hidden gems in Kennewick

Hey, Homes are going for about $343,600 on average. Household incomes average around $72,867 in Kennewick. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The suburbs are where most families end up. What are your go-to spots? Public transit need...

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Nathan R.

Cost of living reality check -Kennewick

So, I've been here for 3 years and You can expect to pay around $1,199 for rent here. Poverty rate is 11.1%, which is around average. Average temperature is around 57--F, so the weather is moderate. It's a a smaller city city with about 84,389 people. Homes are going for about $343,600 on average. P...

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Ryan W.

Kennewick quality of life -am I missing something?

Hey everyone, Just moved here 8 months ago and The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Kennewick sits at 300.9 per 100K. Poverty rate is 11.1%, which is around average. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Honestly, I think it's...

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Rachel M.

Rent prices in Kennewick getting crazy

Anyone else noticing rent going up fast in Kennewick? Over the last year, I feel like prices went up at least 10-15%. I'm paying $1199 for a 2BR/2BA which feels okay for the area. Are there any neighborhoods that are still affordable? Thinking about moving to a cheaper area.

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Theodore Ramirez

Is Kennewick still affordable?

Anyone else feel this way? I'd say it's better for families than young sing

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Chloe Reed

Working remotely from Kennewick

Hey everyone, Does this match your experience? The city has invested a lot in new development.

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