Bellingham, WA vs Kennewick, WA

Bellingham, WA vs Kennewick, WA: What the data shows

Bellingham, WA is in Bellingham, WA while Kennewick, WA is in Kennewick, WA — both in the same state. On home prices, Kennewick, WA is the more affordable option at $274,100 median — $257,100 less than Bellingham, WA's $531,200. WYLT rates Bellingham, WA as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing — and Kennewick, WA as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration.

Both neighborhoods have similar safety profiles. Bellingham, WA has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. Kennewick, WA has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Bellingham, WA has High flood risk and Kennewick, WA has Low flood risk.

Bellingham, WA is the more walkable neighborhood. Bellingham, WA scores 65/100 (somewhat walkable) versus Kennewick, WA's 32/100 (mostly car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, Bellingham, WA has the higher school rating — Bellingham, WA rates 7.2/10 and Kennewick, WA rates 6.7/10.