Kennewick, WA vs Yakima, WA

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

Kennewick, WA is in Kennewick, WA while Yakima, WA is in Yakima, WA — both in the same state. On home prices, Yakima, WA is the more affordable option at $234,600 median — $39,500 less than Kennewick, WA's $274,100. WYLT rates Kennewick, WA as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and Yakima, WA as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.

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

Kennewick, WA is the more walkable neighborhood. Kennewick, WA scores 32/100 (mostly car-dependent) versus Yakima, WA's N/A/100. For families weighing school quality, Yakima, WA has the higher school rating — Kennewick, WA rates 6.7/10 and Yakima, WA rates 7/10.