Kennewick

Washington

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General Info
Population78,896
Elevation407 ft(124 m)
Housing & Wealth
Median Home
$422,057
Median Rent
$1,628
Median Income$70,429
Rent Burden28%
Climate & Risks
Sunny DaysN/A
Avg. HighN/A
Temp SwingN/A
Annual RainfallN/A
Annual SnowfallN/A
Air QualityN/A
Infrastructure & Lifestyle
Walk Score58
Transit Score40
Safety Score65 / 100
School Rating4.8/10
Internet Access
Fiber: 46%Cable: 92%
Demographics
Median Age35.2 years
College Educated26%
Remote Workers7%
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