Richland, Washington

Population 50,066

Richland is located in Benton County, WA. The population is 50,066, making Richland the 2nd largest city in Benton County.

There are 16 public schools in Richland with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Richland is moderate , and there are 17 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Richland is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Richland property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Richland include West Richland, West Pasco and Pasco.

Richland Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 3.9%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 52.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 43.4%

Crime Rate

10.95% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 94
  • Violent Crimes: 171
  • Robbery: 15
  • Burglary: 333
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

74.93% Lower than national avg.
  • 17 offenders in Richland
  • 3.40 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

176 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 1
  • Registered Polluters: 7
  • Superfunds: 10
  • Tanks & Spills: 158

Unemployment

Moderate 4.4%
  • Washington unemployment average: 4.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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16 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 16 K-12 public schools in Richland, WA and 3 private schools. Homefacts rates Richland's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.

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17 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Richland, WA

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343 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Richland, WA issued 343 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 343 permits, 231 were issued for single family homes and 112 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Richland, WA issued 656 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 656 permits, 343 were issued for single family homes and 313 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $767
  • 1 Bedroom: $913
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,139
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,540
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,906

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Environmental Hazards

176 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (142/152)
    Richland, WA has 93.42% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Richland, WA is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.19 Average
    Richland, WA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 34.4°
  • February 39.23°
  • March 45.25°
  • April 51.27°
  • May 60.18°
  • June 66.86°
  • July 74.6°
  • August 73.13°
  • September 64.17°
  • October 51.78°
  • November 40.64°
  • December 31.78°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Richland, WA

Earthquakes
Richland, WA has a moderate risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Richland, WA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Richland, WA has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Richland, WA has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Richland, WA: $69,833

Unemployment

Unemployment in Richland is 4.4%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 31.12%
White Collar - 68.88%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Jay Inslee
  • Sen. Maria Cantwell
  • Sen. Patty Murray

City Representatives

  • Dan Newhouse

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

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2 Cemeteries view all

22 FCC Towers view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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