At a Glance
Median Income
$118,056
$44,236 per capita
Home Value
$404,300
Zillow: $488,659
Median Rent
$1,577/mo
26.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
98/100K
671/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.5%
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.0%
9.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
279 sunny days/yr
How West Richland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Richland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is West Richland a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
West Richland residents earn a median household income of $118,056 , which is 57% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,236. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,416 business establishments, including 479 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in West Richland is $404,300 , 43% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $488,659. Median rent is $1,577/month, with 26.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2000.
Safety & Crime
West Richland reports 98 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 671/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
39.5% of adults in West Richland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(17% above the national average).
92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Richland has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 279 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population17,126
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density774/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$118,056
Per Capita$44,236
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$16,919M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,362
Housing
A+
Home Value$404,300
Rent$1,577
Ownership84.2%
Zillow$488,659
Housing Units5,548
Rent Burden26.3%
Crime
F
Violent98/100K
Property671/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault59/100K
Burglary150/100K
Health
Obesity34.0%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking9.3%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death7,204/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days279/yr
Rain7.3 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation479 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.5%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+14.1%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute25 min
Broadband94.4%
Internet Speed91 Mbps
EV Stations76
Libraries6
Did You Know?
West Richland was founded in 1955.
The median home in West Richland was built in 2000.
16.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Tri-Cities (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 479 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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