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Richland, WA

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A riverside city boasting world-class wine

Wineries River Eclectic Scenic Museums

Located at the meeting point of the Columbia and Yakima Rivers, Richland combines outdoor recreation with scientific innovation. This riverside community, historically significant for its role in the Manhattan Project, has grown into a center for research and outdoor activities. Residents enjoy the 23-mile Sacagawea Heritage Trail for cycling and walking along the river. Howard Amon Park provides waterfront recreation, while the surrounding Columbia Valley wine region offers numerous tasting rooms and vineyards. The Washington State University Tri-Cities campus adds to the community's educational landscape from its location along the Columbia River.

Richland's rental market shows steady growth, with current rents ranging from $1,182 for studios to $2,330 for four-bedroom homes, while one-bedroom units average $1,344 monthly. Notable areas include the Gold Coast district, featuring preserved mid-century architecture, and the Queensgate neighborhood, home to shopping centers and newer residential developments. The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory continues the city's research tradition, while the REACH Museum showcases regional history and natural science. The community spirit shows in unexpected ways, like the Richland High School's distinctive Bombers mascot and mushroom cloud logo, reflecting the area's atomic legacy. Residents enjoy easy access to golf courses, waterfront parks, and a downtown area filled with local businesses.

Explore the City

There are many new construction communities being planned in Richland.

Richland features one of the WSU satellite campuses.

Richland offers quick access to the Columbia river for locals to enjoy.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Richland, WA is $1,150 for a studio, $1,363 for one bedroom, $1,613 for two bedrooms, and $2,002 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Richland has increased by 2.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,363/month
706 Sq Ft
House
$2,326/month
1,854 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,425/month
1,065 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,068/month
1,515 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Richland, WA is 3.4% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Richland is 12.5% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,150 - $2,002. You can expect to pay 3.2% more for groceries, 18.0% less for utilities, and 17.0% more for transportation.

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Transportation

45

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

32

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

55

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

White Bluffs Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

629 Students

Orchard Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

616 Students

Lewis & Clark Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

486 Students

Marcus Whitman Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

484 Students

Jason Lee Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

504 Students

Three Rivers Homelink

Public

Grades K-12

660 Students

Carmichael Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

807 Students

Chief Joseph Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

697 Students

Hanford High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,788 Students

Richland High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,137 Students

Three Rivers Homelink

Public

Grades K-12

660 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • The REACH Interpretive Center
  • Zintel Canyon

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Tri-Cities

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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 November 2025.