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

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2021-08-09

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Table Of Contents

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

Population

14,495

Unemployment

4.4%

Poverty

8.3%

Median Home

$270,500

Median Income

$99,817

Median Rent

$1,280

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West Richland SnackAbility

9
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

8.5/10

Housing

8.5

Affordability

8.5

Diversity

Safety

8.5

Amenities

Education

Commute

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West Richland, WA Crime Report

118
Total Crimes

769.1
Total Crimes / 100k People

-68.95%
Below National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	West Richland / 100k People	Washington / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	118	769.1	2,975.8	2,476.7

Violent Crime	15	97.8	293.9	366.7
Murder	0	0.0	2.6	5.0
Robbery	1	6.5	67.6	81.6
Aggravated Assault	9	58.7	179.9	250.2
Property Crime	103	671.3	2,681.9	2,109.9
Burglary	23	149.9	453.6	340.5
Larceny	76	495.3	1,907.9	1,549.5
Car Theft	4	26.1	320.5	219.9

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West Richland, WA Cost Of Living

101
West Richland's Overall Cost Of Living

1.0x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	West Richland	Washington	National Average
Overall	101	116	100

Services	92	108	100
Groceries	101	108	100
Health	121	119	100
Housing	107	135	100
Transportation	114	116	100
Utilities	92	89	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
2019	14,495	2.2%
2018	14,187	2.8%
2017	13,797	2.9%
2016	13,407	2.8%
2015	13,048	2.9%
2014	12,680	3.1%
2013	12,301	3.3%
2012	11,904	4.2%
2011	11,421	3.5%
2010	11,037	-

Race / Ethnicity in West Richland

White

79.8% (11,570)

African American

1.1% (164)

American Indian

0.9% (135)

Asian

1.6% (226)

Hawaiian

0.3% (45)

Other

0.0% (0)

Two Or More

3.6% (523)

Hispanic

12.6% (1,832)

Race	West Richland	WA	USA
White	79.8%	68.5%	60.7%
African American	1.1%	3.7%	12.3%
American Indian	0.9%	1.1%	0.7%
Asian	1.6%	8.5%	5.5%
Hawaiian	0.3%	0.6%	0.2%
Other	0.0%	0.2%	0.2%
Two Or More	3.6%	4.8%	2.4%
Hispanic	12.6%	12.7%	18.0%

Gender in West Richland

Female

50.4% (7,311)

Male

49.6% (7,183)

Gender	West Richland	WA	USA
Female	50.4%	50.0%	50.8%
Male	49.6%	50.0%	49.2%

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

< 9th Grade

1.0% (144)

9-12th Grade

2.0% (289)

High School / GED

20.0% (2,899)

Some College

24.0% (3,478)

Associate's Degree

13.0% (1,884)

Bachelor's Degree

24.0% (3,478)

Master's Degree

11.0% (1,594)

Professional Degree

2.0% (289)

Doctorate Degree

3.0% (434)

Education	West Richland	WA	USA
< 9th Grade	1.0%	4.0%	6.0%
9-12th Grade	2.0%	5.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	20.0%	22.0%	27.0%
Some College	24.0%	23.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	13.0%	10.0%	8.0%
Bachelor's Degree	24.0%	22.0%	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

2.3% (33,595)

$10,000 to $14,999

1.3% (18,935)

$15,000 to $24,999

4.6% (66,885)

$25,000 to $34,999

6.6% (95,289)

$35,000 to $49,999

8.8% (128,274)

$50,000 to $74,999

13.0% (187,830)

$75,000 to $99,999

13.4% (194,854)

$100,000 to $149,999

25.7% (372,911)

$150,000 to $199,999

14.7% (212,874)

$200,000 or more

9.5% (138,047)

Income	West Richland	WA	USA
Less than $10,000	2.3%	4.8%	6.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	1.3%	3.2%	4.3%
$15,000 to $24,999	4.6%	6.9%	8.9%
$25,000 to $34,999	6.6%	7.3%	8.9%
$35,000 to $49,999	8.8%	11.3%	12.3%
$50,000 to $74,999	13.0%	17.2%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	13.4%	13.7%	12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999	25.7%	17.7%	15.1%
$150,000 to $199,999	14.7%	8.4%	6.8%
$200,000 or more	9.5%	9.5%	7.7%