Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
5-14 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
16%
Kennewick
Kennewick, WA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,287
Population
89,365
Renter Mix
38% Rent
Experience the scenic beauty and unique lifestyle of Washington’s wine country
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Welcome to Kennewick, situated along the Columbia River in southeastern Washington. This growing community offers varied housing options throughout its neighborhoods, from newer developments in the Southridge district to established homes near downtown. One-bedroom apartments average $1,295 per month, while two-bedroom units average $1,537. The city spans 28 square miles and benefits from abundant sunshine, with Columbia Park serving as a cornerstone of outdoor recreation. The park features boat launches, walking trails, and an 18-hole golf course along the riverfront.
Kennewick balances everyday conveniences with community character, centered around Columbia Center Mall, the largest shopping complex in the region. The Southridge area continues to grow, anchored by the Toyota Center, home to the Tri-City Americans hockey team. Local landmarks include the Clover Island lighthouse and the Southridge Sports Complex, which houses a memorial dedicated to the events of September 11. The area's agricultural heritage comes to life through the surrounding vineyards, with several established wineries and tasting rooms throughout the region. Residents enjoy access to multiple parks and the Sacagawea Heritage Trail, which winds along the Columbia River.
Explore the City
Kennewick offers lots of activities to do on the Columbia River.
Wine production and other agriculture is a large part of the city of Kennewick.
You can find homes spanning a wide price range in Kennewick.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$66,627
Average: $89,733
Education
19,346
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
40,156
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Kennewick has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
38%
Non-Renters
62%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
17%
Other Education
83%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Kennewick, WA is $1,088 for a studio, $1,292 for one bedroom, $1,493 for two bedrooms, and $1,741 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kennewick has decreased by -1.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,292/month
674 Sq Ft
House
$2,269/month
1,317 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,089/month
1,404 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Kennewick, WA is 4.1% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Kennewick is 16.2% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,088 - $1,741. You can expect to pay 7.2% more for groceries, 18.0% less for utilities, and 20.0% more for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Kennewick, WA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
455 Students
Public
Grades K-5
334 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
426 Students
Public
Grades K-5
406 Students
Public
Grades K-5
359 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
889 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
882 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
692 Students
Horse Heaven Hills Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
833 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
750 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,884 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
287 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,785 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,641 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
183 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Zintel Canyon
- The REACH Interpretive Center
- Sacajawea State Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Tri-Cities
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Ironridge Capital
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.