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Kennewick, WA

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Kennewick.

Population: 84,022 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Kennewick, WA is $401,733 — up 0.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $397,500 after a median 27 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,797/month. 24 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with ice storm, winter weather, cold wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$401,733

Typical home value

+0.9%

1-year change

27

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$401,733
1-year appreciation
+0.9%
3-year appreciation
+3.0%
5-year appreciation
+16.6%
10-year appreciation
+106.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2026)
$403,051
House Price Index (state)
596.1 (-1.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$397,500
Median list price
$419,700
Median price per sqft
$233
1-year sale-price change
-0.6%
Median days on market
27 days
Homes sold (recent period)
228
For-sale inventory
278
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
257
1-year forecast
-0.5%
Days to pending
41 days
New listings (monthly)
91

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,797/mo
1-year rent change
+1.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,094/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,230/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,487/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,051/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,341/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
24
Elementary schools
12
Middle schools
4
High schools
7
Avg student-teacher ratio
17.3 : 1
School districts serving the area
Kennewick School District, Finley School District
Schools include
Eastgate Elementary School, Edison Elementary School, Hawthorne Elementary School, Highlands Middle School, Kamiakin High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, winter weather, cold wave, earthquake, heat wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · wildfire: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone C
NFIP flood claims on record
8
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 94% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
24.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Pasco Sanitary Landfill (6.7 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
55.5°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
8.8 in
Annual snowfall
6.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
36
Days with Good air quality
293
Days with Moderate air quality
70
Highest AQI recorded (year)
113

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.4 / 20
Transit service frequency
612
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
17,735
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
21,018

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Ice Age Floods National Geologic Trail (26 mi)
National parks include
Ice Age Floods National Geologic Trail, Whitman Mission National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Tri Cities Airport (PSC) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tri Cities Airport (PSC) (4 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
8
Hospitals include
ST ANTHONY HOSPITAL, GOOD SHEPHERD MEDICAL CENTER, TRIOS HEALTH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+497 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1982
Housing built before 1970
28.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.4%
Median annual property tax
$2,631
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
78.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
86,994
Average weekly wage
$1,385
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Administrative Services, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,663

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

KennewickState medianUS median
Typical home value$401,733$498,615$288,527
Median sale price$397,500$510,000$325,000
Median days on market27 days29 days51 days
Typical rent$1,797/mo$2,057/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,631$3,381$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Kennewick, WA?
$401,733.
What is the median sale price in Kennewick, WA?
$397,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Kennewick, WA?
Median days on market: 27 days.
What is typical rent in Kennewick, WA?
Typical rent: $1,797/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Kennewick, WA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, winter weather, cold wave, earthquake, heat wave.
Is Kennewick, WA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 8 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is C. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Kennewick, WA?
Risk to homes is higher than 94% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Kennewick, WA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Kennewick, WA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Kennewick, WA?
24 schools (12 elementary, 4 middle, 7 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Kennewick, WA walkable?
Walkability index: 12.4/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Kennewick, WA?
Good. Median AQI: 36. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Kennewick, WA?
Regional Price Parity: 107.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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