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Richland, WA


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Richland, Washington

Introduction to Richland, Washington

Richland, Washington, in Benton county, is 8 miles NW of Kennewick, Washington (center to center) and 170 miles SE of Seattle, Washington. The people of the city are in the Richland - Kennewick - Pasco metropolitan area. Richland has a population of 38,708.

Richland History

The earliest landowners and founders of this city were W.R. Amon and his son Howard. They purchased 2,300 acres of land to build a town on the northern bank of the Yakima River. Postal authorities approved the town of Richland in 1905. It was registered the following year at the Benton County Courthouse and was incorporated as a Washington Fourth Class City in April 1910.

Richland and nearby Attractions

  • Badger Mountain Centennial Preserve
  • Sham-na-pum Golf Course
  • Yakima River
  • Leslie Groves Park
  • Riverview Natural Preserve
  • Columbia River Exhibition Of History, Science & Technology

Things To Do In Richland

Golf is among the most popular sports in this area. Richland has three golf courses which were designed for different skill levels. There are seven more golf courses in neighboring areas. Richland also has several parks, many of which are situated along the Yakima and Columbia Rivers. The rivers are well suited for boating, kayaking, fishing, water skiing, and waterfowl hunting.

Richland Transportation

Tri-Cities Airport is nearby.

Richland Higher Education

Columbia Basin College, Walla Walla Community College, and Yakima Valley Community College offer facilities for higher education.

High Points

Richland strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Washington):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 11%Richland Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 11%Richland College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 13%Richland Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 15%Richland Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 19%Richland People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Richland, WA

Comparing Richland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men89
Age of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Women89
Male Share of the Population75
Senior Citizens66
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Female Share of the Population46
Racial Diversity47

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults89
Median Family Income79
People in Middle Class or Better79
People Above Poverty68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times98
Walking and Biking to Work87
Working at Home75
Public Transportation Use45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents64
Affordability of Property Taxes64
People Living Alone66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64
Housing Recently Built65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime87
Low Property Crime67

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