Kennewick, WA vs Richland, WA

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

Kennewick, WA is in Kennewick, WA while Richland, WA is in Richland, WA — both in the same state. On home prices, Kennewick, WA is the more affordable option at $274,100 median — $124,300 less than Richland, WA's $398,400. WYLT rates Kennewick, WA as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and Richland, WA as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.

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

Kennewick, WA is the more walkable neighborhood. Kennewick, WA scores 32/100 (mostly car-dependent) versus Richland, WA's N/A/100. For families weighing school quality, Richland, WA has the higher school rating — Kennewick, WA rates 6.7/10 and Richland, WA rates 6.9/10.