Kennewick, Washington

Washington community balancing growth and livability

Pacific Kennewick-Richland, WA Metro

WhereAtHome Score

67.4

D+

out of 100

Overview

Kennewick is a Washington city with a population of approximately 85,158, part of the Kennewick-Richland, WA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $435,000. Median household income is $70,429.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 85,158 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $435,000 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $70,429 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 21.2 minutes
  • Part of the Kennewick-Richland, WA metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

85,158

Source: Census ACS

$435,000

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$70,429

Source: Census ACS

21.2 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

36

Source: Walk Score

114 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Benton County (county-level results)

38%
60%
Democrat 37,662
Republican 59,555
Leans R+21.9

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 47.2/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 44.6/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 69.2/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 35/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 36/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 45.1/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 67.4

Location

Kennewick, WA (46.2109, -119.1680)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.