Kennewick, Washington
City Overview
As of 2007, Kennewick's population is 62,276 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 13.86 percent.
The median home cost in Kennewick is $181,200. Home appreciation the last year has been 3.96 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Kennewick's cost of living is 15.36% Lower than the U.S. average.
Kennewick public schools spend $5,957 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 20 students per teacher in Kennewick.
The unemployment rate in Kennewick is 4.00 percent(U.S. avg. is 4.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Kennewick jobs have Increased by 3.98 percent.
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People
The 2007 Kennewick, WA, population is 62,276. There are 2,716 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Kennewick, WA
The median age is 33. The US median is 37.6. 57.00% of people in Kennewick, WA, are married. 12.40% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.63 people. 25.47% of people are married, with children. 11.61% have children, but are single.
Race in Kennewick, WA
80.31% of people are white, 1.41% are black, 2.28% are asian, 0.95% are native american, and 14.39% claim 'Other'.
18.15% of the people in Kennewick, WA, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 81.85% are non-hispanic).
Kennewick People SperlingViews
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Economy
The unemployment rate in Kennewick, WA, is 4.00%, with job growth of 3.98%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 30.35%.
Kennewick, WA Taxes
Kennewick, WA,sales tax rate is 8.30%. Income tax is 0.00%.
Kennewick, WA Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $23,536, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $47,063.
Kennewick Economy SperlingViews
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.00% | 4.60% |
| Recent Job Growth | 3.98% | 1.40% |
| Future Job Growth | 30.35% | 11.90% |
| Sales Taxes | 8.30% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 0.00% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $23,536 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $47,063 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 11.47% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 12.26% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 12.13% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 17.15% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 19.33% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 12.41% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 11.46% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 2.86% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 0.78% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.15% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 11.52% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 21.16% | 20.24% |
| Service | 16.23% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 26.47% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 1.55% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 10.44% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 12.63% | 14.44% |
Housing
The median home value in Kennewick, WA, is $181,200. Home appreciation is 3.96% over the last year. The median age of Kennewick, WA, real estate is 28 years.
Kennewick, WA Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 37.52% of the Kennewick, WA, population. 5.65% of houses and apartments in Kennewick, WA, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
Kennewick Housing SperlingViews
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| Median Home Age | 28 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $181,200 | $217,200 |
| Home Appreciation | 3.96% | 9.80% |
| Homes Owned | 56.42% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 5.65% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 37.52% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $12.24 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 3.52% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 3.11% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 3.06% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 6.65% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 10.80% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 33.34% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 24.36% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 11.27% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 2.70% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 0.73% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 0.26% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.05% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 11.18% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 9.26% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 8.80% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 9.98% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 34.73% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 8.53% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 11.10% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 4.75% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 1.68% | 13.55% |
Health
There are 171 physicians per capita in Kennewick, WA. The US average is 170.
Kennewick, WA Health Index
Air quality in Kennewick, WA is 45 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Kennewick, WA is 33 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 41 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
Kennewick Health SperlingViews
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Crime
Kennewick, WA, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 4. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Kennewick, WA, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 6. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
Kennewick Crime SperlingViews
Republican or Democrat: Kennewick, like most of Eastern Washington, is a republican place and rather conservative. However, state elections are typically dominated by the Seattle area alone (2... (read more)Tri-Cities, Washington: Located in Southeast Washington, the Tri-Cities which include Kennewick, Pasco, and Richland represent the fastest growing metropolitan area in the State. The area has... (read more)Welcome to the Evergreen State? :-): As I return to the Northwest from Dallas, no one believes me that I am moving to the Desert. But what a pleasant switch from the sodden slopes of the western Cascades. I... (read more)Have an opinion about Kennewick? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Kennewick Click Here
Climate
Kennewick, WA, gets 8 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 7 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 70.
On average, there are 191 sunny days per year in Kennewick, WA. The July high is around 91 degrees. The January low is 27. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 64 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
Kennewick Climate SperlingViews
Tri-Cities, Washington: Located in Southeast Washington, the Tri-Cities which include Kennewick, Pasco, and Richland represent the fastest growing metropolitan area in the State. The area has... (read more)Fun in the Sun: Kennewick is at the confluence of the Columbia, Yakima, and the Snake rivers. We have 300 days of sunshine and numerous golf courses. Kennewick is the largest city of... (read more)Republican or Democrat: Kennewick, like most of Eastern Washington, is a republican place and rather conservative. However, state elections are typically dominated by the Seattle area alone (2... (read more)Have an opinion about Kennewick? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Kennewick Click Here
Educate
Kennewick, WA, schools spend $5,957 per student. There are 20 pupils per teacher, 366 students per librarian, and 372 children per counselor in Kennewick, WA schools.
Kennewick Education SperlingViews
Tri-Cities, Washington: Located in Southeast Washington, the Tri-Cities which include Kennewick, Pasco, and Richland represent the fastest growing metropolitan area in the State. The area has... (read more)Fun in the Sun: Kennewick is at the confluence of the Columbia, Yakima, and the Snake rivers. We have 300 days of sunshine and numerous golf courses. Kennewick is the largest city of... (read more)Great place to live: When I was assigned to work here I never thought I would like the area, I was wrong. We have lived here 15 years now and love it here. The transportation system here was... (read more)Have an opinion about Kennewick? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Kennewick Click Here
Transportation
The average one-way commute in Kennewick, WA, takes 24 minutes. 79% of commuters drive their own car alone. 13% carpool with others. 1% take mass transit and 4% work from home.
Kennewick Transportation SperlingViews
Tri-Cities, Washington: Located in Southeast Washington, the Tri-Cities which include Kennewick, Pasco, and Richland represent the fastest growing metropolitan area in the State. The area has... (read more)Fun in the Sun: Kennewick is at the confluence of the Columbia, Yakima, and the Snake rivers. We have 300 days of sunshine and numerous golf courses. Kennewick is the largest city of... (read more)Great place to live: When I was assigned to work here I never thought I would like the area, I was wrong. We have lived here 15 years now and love it here. The transportation system here was... (read more)Have an opinion about Kennewick? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Kennewick Click Here
Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Kennewick, WA is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Kennewick, WA is more expensive.
Overall, Kennewick, WA cost of living is 84.64.
Kennewick Cost of Living SperlingViews
Welcome to the Evergreen State? :-): As I return to the Northwest from Dallas, no one believes me that I am moving to the Desert. But what a pleasant switch from the sodden slopes of the western Cascades. I... (read more)A slower paced life :): Where I live in Kennewick is towards the outskirts of town. My neighbors are within shouting distance but not spitting distance. Their is no such thing as traffic just... (read more)Republican or Democrat: Kennewick, like most of Eastern Washington, is a republican place and rather conservative. However, state elections are typically dominated by the Seattle area alone (2... (read more)Have an opinion about Kennewick? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Kennewick Click Here
Religion
40.42% of the people in Kennewick, WA are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 12.67% are Catholic; 15.75% are Protestant; 7.38% are LDS; 4.13% are another Christian faith; 0.21% in Kennewick, WA are Jewish; 0.07% are an eastern faith; 0.20% affilite with Islam.
Kennewick Religion SperlingViews
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| Percent Religious | 40.42% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 12.67% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 15.75% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 7.38% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 4.95% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 0.65% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 1.61% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 3.43% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 3.43% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 1.69% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 4.13% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 0.21% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.07% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.20% | 0.54% |
Voting
32.22% of the people in Kennewick, WA are registered as Democrats. 66.31% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 1.48%.
Kennewick Voting SperlingViews
Republican or Democrat: Kennewick, like most of Eastern Washington, is a republican place and rather conservative. However, state elections are typically dominated by the Seattle area alone (2... (read more)Welcome to the Evergreen State? :-): As I return to the Northwest from Dallas, no one believes me that I am moving to the Desert. But what a pleasant switch from the sodden slopes of the western Cascades. I... (read more)A slower paced life :): Where I live in Kennewick is towards the outskirts of town. My neighbors are within shouting distance but not spitting distance. Their is no such thing as traffic just... (read more)Have an opinion about Kennewick? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Kennewick Click Here
