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Kennewick, WA vs Seattle, WA

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

Kennewick, WA is in Kennewick, WA while Seattle, WA is in Seattle, WA — both in the same state. On home prices, Kennewick, WA is the more affordable option at $274,100 median — $675,900 less than Seattle, WA's $950,000. WYLT rates Kennewick, WA as Good for now — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and Seattle, WA as Good for now — a solid choice worth serious consideration.

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

Seattle, WA is the more walkable neighborhood. Kennewick, WA scores 32/100 (mostly car-dependent) versus Seattle, WA's 40/100 (mostly car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, Seattle, WA has the higher school rating Kennewick, WA rates 6.7/10 and Seattle, WA rates 8/10.

CategoryKennewick, WASeattle, WA
Housing
VerdictGood for nowGood for now
Median Price$274K

Lower price

$950K
Median Rent$1K

Lower rent

$3K
Median Income$60K$90K

Higher income

Price VolatilityModerateModerate
Getting Around
Walk Score32/10040/100

More walkable

Transit Score39/100

Better transit

37/100
Bike ScoreN/A62/100

More bikeable

CommuteN/A13 min
Safety & Environment
Safety GradeD+D+
Violent CrimeModerateModerate
Property CrimeModerateModerate
Flood RiskLowLow
Air QualityModerateModerate
Community
Schools6.7/108/10

Better schools

Best for
familiesaffordable_buyersremote_workers
FamiliesRetireesRemote workers

Bottom line

If affordability and a small‑town feel are your priorities,

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