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University Place, WA vs Kennewick, WA

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Are people in Kennewick older or younger than people in University Place?
- The Median Age in Kennewick is 2.2 years younger than in University Place.

Are housing costs cheaper in Kennewick or University Place?
- Kennewick housing costs are 30.6% less expensive than University Place housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Kennewick or University Place?
- The average commute for residents of Kennewick is 5.6 minutes shorter than it is for residents of University Place.

Things to do in University Place?
University Place WA sits at the base of Puget Sound offering scenic getaways just a stone’s throw away combined with several cultural attractions like Murray Morgan Bridge Park which tells the history of Tacoma.

Things to do in Kennewick?
Kennewick, Washington provides plenty of outdoor activities ranging from boating on Lake Wallula to taking hikes along Badger Mountain Trail while getting amazing views of the nearby Columbia River.

 University Place, WAKennewick, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock83,082329,725,481
 Median Income$84,673  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$572,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time27.27  Unlock26.38
Reviews for University Place    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

University Place is a great supporter of public schools. The community values good education and has no problem supporting funding for schools. This does create higher  More

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Reviews for Kennewick    24 Reviews

Born here and lived most of my 48 years here. If people haven't gotten out and explored the versatility of this place to entertain a population at my levels and options  More

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I have lived here a few years and it’s the worst place I’ve ever been. The “ nice weather” people refer to is 100 degree hot can’t even stand outside at 9am without  More

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Over 4 years ago

I’ve lived here for 30 years. Very good place to live. Three major rivers meet here. The Columbia, Snake and Yakima rivers. So if you like fishing or boating it’s a  More

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