West Richland, WA

West Richland, Washington

West Richland, Washington, in Benton county, is 12 miles NW of Kennewick, Washington (center to center) and 166 miles SE of Seattle, Washington. The city is part of the Richland - Kennewick - Pasco metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 8,385 people people live in West Richland.

The People and Families of West Richland

In West Richland, about 70% of adults are married. Homes in West Richland tend to contain married couples. The city has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone. The people of West Richland spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.

The city is a good place to find men, since there are so many of them in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, West Richland had a median family income of $61,813. Overall, families in West Richland are likely to be financially secure. Not many of the people of the city are below middle class. West Richland does not have a large underclass.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($800) in West Richland than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Crime and Safety

Residents of West Richland enjoy its low crime rate.

West Richland Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in West Richland, about 88% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the city tends to be newer than in most cities.

Commuting

In West Richland, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 11%
Low Property Crime (vs. State)	Top 11%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 14%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of West Richland, WA

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

West Richland Almanac

West Richland Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

West Richland Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by West Richland residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, West Richland, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

West Richland Colleges

(List of All Washington Colleges)

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