West Richland, Washington
Quick Statistics
West Richland is a community in Benton County, Washington, home to about 17,586 people spread across 22.1 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $50,762 a year, and a typical home is worth about $448,300. About 51.8% of adults hold a college degree, and 91.7% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 49 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Washington towns GeoStat tracks, West Richland ranks number 82 of 628 in population, number 117 in median household income, number 286 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around West Richland typically top out near 89°F in July, while January nights average about 29°F. The area sees roughly 2 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Richland, WA | 4.8 mi. | 62,753 |
| 2. | Benton City, WA | 5.6 mi. | 3,695 |
| 3. | West Pasco, WA | 10.6 mi. | 1,122 |
| 4. | Kennewick, WA | 12.9 mi. | 85,295 |
| 5. | Pasco, WA | 13.1 mi. | 79,575 |
| 6. | Finley, WA | 19.2 mi. | 5,634 |
| 7. | Prosser, WA | 19.5 mi. | 6,305 |
| 8. | Burbank, WA | 20.9 mi. | 3,589 |
What is the population of West Richland, Washington?
West Richland has a population of about 17,586 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is West Richland, Washington in?
West Richland is located in Benton County, Washington.
What is the median home value in West Richland, Washington?
The median home value in West Richland is about $448,300, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in West Richland, Washington?
The median personal income in West Richland is about $50,762 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near West Richland, Washington?
Since 1950, 5 tornadoes have been recorded in Benton County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in West Richland, Washington?
Typical July highs run about 89 degrees and January lows about 29 degrees, with around 2 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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