West Richland, WA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

14,842

Unemployment

5.0%

Poverty

7.0%

Median Home

$292,500

Median Income

$102,974

Median Rent

$1,409

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West Richland SnackAbility

8.5
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

8.5/10

Housing

8.5

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

Amenities

Education

Commute

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West Richland, WA Crime Report

223
Total Crimes

1,442.1
Total Crimes / 100k People

-38.53%
Below National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	West Richland / 100k People	Washington / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	223	1,442.1	3,026.1	2,346.0

Violent Crime	18	116.4	293.7	387.8
Murder	0	0.0	3.9	6.5
Robbery	0	0.0	67.4	73.9
Aggravated Assault	15	97.0	187.6	279.7
Property Crime	205	1,325.7	2,732.4	1,958.2
Burglary	59	381.5	522.1	314.2
Larceny	137	885.9	1,854.2	1,398.0
Car Theft	9	58.2	356.1	246.0

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West Richland, WA Cost Of Living

105
West Richland's Overall Cost Of Living

1.1x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	West Richland	Washington	National Average
Overall	105	119	100

Services	97	112	100
Groceries	102	110	100
Health	125	122	100
Housing	107	136	100
Transportation	112	123	100
Utilities	95	91	100

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West Richland, WA Photos

Source: Wikipedia User Williamborg | CC BY-SA 3.0

West Richland As Seen Across Yakima River Flat Top Hill To Right Houses In Highlands Behind July

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Rankings for West Richland in Washington

Ranks #5 in Cheapest Places To Live In Washington

Ranks #7 in Safest Places In Washington

Ranks #28 in Best Places To Live In Washington

Map Of West Richland, WA

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Population over time in West Richland

Year	Population	% Change
2020	14,842	4.6%
2019	14,187	2.8%
2018	13,797	2.9%
2017	13,407	2.8%
2016	13,048	2.9%
2015	12,680	3.1%
2014	12,301	3.3%
2013	11,904	4.2%
2012	11,421	3.5%
2011	11,037	-

Race / Ethnicity in West Richland

White

80.3% (11,924)

African American

1.1% (166)

American Indian

0.1% (18)

Asian

1.2% (178)

Hawaiian

0.3% (50)

Other

0.1% (10)

Two Or More

3.5% (513)

Hispanic

13.4% (1,983)

Race	West Richland	WA	USA
White	80.3%	67.5%	60.1%
African American	1.1%	3.7%	12.2%
American Indian	0.1%	1.0%	0.6%
Asian	1.2%	8.7%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.3%	0.7%	0.2%
Other	0.1%	0.3%	0.3%
Two Or More	3.5%	5.2%	2.8%
Hispanic	13.4%	12.9%	18.2%

Gender in West Richland

Female

51.3% (7,620)

Male

48.7% (7,221)

Gender	West Richland	WA	USA
Female	51.3%	50.0%	50.8%
Male	48.7%	50.0%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in West Richland for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

1.0% (148)

9-12th Grade

3.0% (445)

High School / GED

17.0% (2,523)

Some College

24.0% (3,562)

Associate's Degree

13.0% (1,929)

Bachelor's Degree

26.0% (3,858)

Master's Degree

11.0% (1,632)

Professional Degree

2.0% (296)

Doctorate Degree

3.0% (445)

Education	West Richland	WA	USA
< 9th Grade	1.0%	3.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	3.0%	5.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	17.0%	22.0%	27.0%
Some College	24.0%	23.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	13.0%	10.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	26.0%	23.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	11.0%	10.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	2.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	3.0%	2.0%	1.0%

Household Income For West Richland, Washington

Less than $10,000

1.7% (24,949)

$10,000 to $14,999

0.5% (7,996)

$15,000 to $24,999

3.6% (53,738)

$25,000 to $34,999

6.3% (94,041)

$35,000 to $49,999

7.9% (117,392)

$50,000 to $74,999

13.9% (205,676)

$75,000 to $99,999

13.8% (205,037)

$100,000 to $149,999

26.4% (391,521)

$150,000 to $199,999

14.4% (213,673)

$200,000 or more

11.5% (170,171)

Income	West Richland	WA	USA
Less than $10,000	1.7%	4.4%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	0.5%	3.1%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	3.6%	6.5%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	6.3%	6.9%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	7.9%	10.8%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	13.9%	17.1%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	13.8%	13.6%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	26.4%	18.2%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	14.4%	8.9%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	11.5%	10.5%	8.3%