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Kennewick, WA vs Marysville, WA

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

Kennewick, WA is in Kennewick, WA while Marysville, WA is in Marysville, WA — both in the same state. On home prices, Kennewick, WA is the more affordable option at $274,100 median — $191,800 less than Marysville, WA's $465,900. WYLT rates Kennewick, WA as Good for now — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and Marysville, WA as Think twice — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.

Marysville, WA has the stronger safety profile of the two. Kennewick, WA has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. Marysville, WA has Low violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Kennewick, WA has Low flood risk and Marysville, WA has Low flood risk.

Kennewick, WA is the more walkable neighborhood. Kennewick, WA scores 32/100 (mostly car-dependent) versus Marysville, WA's N/A/100. For families weighing school quality, Kennewick, WA has the higher school rating Kennewick, WA rates 6.7/10 and Marysville, WA rates 6.3/10.

CategoryKennewick, WAMarysville, WA
Housing
VerdictGood for nowThink twice
Median Price$274K

Lower price

$466K
Median Rent$1K

Lower rent

$2K
Median Income$60K$99K

Higher income

Price VolatilityModerateModerate
Getting Around
Walk Score32/100

More walkable

Car-dependent
Transit Score39/100

Better transit

17/100
Bike ScoreN/A18/100

More bikeable

CommuteN/A60 min
Safety & Environment
Safety GradeD+B

Safer

Violent CrimeModerateLow

Lower risk

Property CrimeModerateModerate
Flood RiskLowLow
Air QualityModerateGood

Cleaner air

Community
Schools6.7/10

Better schools

6.3/10
Best for
familiesaffordable_buyersremote_workers
Suburban familiesDaily commuters to SeattleFirst-time homebuyers seeking a quiet setting

Bottom line

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

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