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West Richland, WA


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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):

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

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 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Male Share of the Population108
Well-Paid Single Men78
Well-Paid Single Women67
Racial Diversity55
Age of the Population34
Female Share of the Population23
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty89
Median Family Income89
People in Middle Class or Better89
College Educated Adults88

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home86
Public Transportation Use76
Short Commute Times45
Walking and Biking to Work45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes54
Affordability of Rents55
People Living Alone22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime89
Low Violent Crime88

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