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Kennewick, WA

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Kennewick.

Population: 84,022 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Kennewick, WA is $405,556 — up 0.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $458,750 after a median 27 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,758/month. 23 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, winterweather, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$405,556

Median home value

+0.9%

1-year change

27

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$405,556
1-year appreciation
+0.9%
3-year appreciation
+3.5%
5-year appreciation
+18.5%
10-year appreciation
+107.7%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$406,294
House Price Index (state)
588.1 (+2.2% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$458,750
Median list price
$436,225
Median price per sqft
$223
1-year sale-price change
+2.3%
Median days on market
27 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
262
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
-0.2%
Days to pending
34 days
New listings (monthly)
87

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,758/mo
1-year rent change
+1.2%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,083/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,354/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,680/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,183/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,519/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)
107.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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

Schools

Total schools
23
Elementary schools
12
Middle schools
4
High schools
6
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, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, winterWeather, coldWave, earthquake, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes C
Flood risk level
Minimal
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)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
56.0°F
Average high
66.5°F
Average low
45.5°F
Annual precipitation
9.3 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)
41
Days with Good air quality
262
Days with Moderate air quality
99
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
261

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

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
4
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
27
Nearest airport
Tri Cities Airport (PSC) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tri Cities Airport (PSC) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
TRIOS HEALTH, KADLEC REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, LOURDES COUNSELING CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 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 · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+497 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,982
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
85,267
Average weekly wage
$1,256
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Administrative Services, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,058

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

How it compares

KennewickState medianUS median
Median home value$405,556$504,993$289,727
Median sale price$458,750$510,000$325,000
Median days on market27 days29 days51 days
Typical rent$1,758/mo$2,041/mo$1,808/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 median home value in Kennewick, WA?
$405,556.
What is the median sale price in Kennewick, WA?
$458,750.
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: $1,758/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Kennewick, WA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, winterWeather, coldWave, earthquake, heatWave.
Is Kennewick, WA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone C; zones vary by location within the city.
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?
23 schools (12 elementary, 4 middle, 6 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Kennewick, WA walkable?
Walkability index: 12.4/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Kennewick, WA?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Kennewick, WA?
Regional Price Parity: 107.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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