Kennewick, Washington

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  1. Overview - Life In Kennewick
  2. Pros and Cons of Living In Kennewick
  3. Crime In Kennewick
  4. Cost of Living In Kennewick
  5. Gender In Kennewick
  6. Household Income For Kennewick
  7. Education In Kennewick
  8. Race & Ethnicity In Kennewick
About Kennewick, Washington
Is Kennewick, Washington a good place to live?
Kennewick is a city in Washington state in USA with a population of 82633 residents.. The poverty rate of Kennewick is 12.5%, which is 11% lower than national average. The typical household in Kennewick earns $62283 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 39.1% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Kennewick, only 89% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Kennewick remained 5.5%, which is 17% higher than national rate. Nearly 1 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Kennewick, only 27% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 35% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Kennewick is 101, which is 1% higher than national average. Median home value in Kennewick is $239200 , which is 4% higher than national average. While median income in Kennewick remained $62283, which is 8% lower than national average.
Population
82633
Unemployment
5.5%
17% NAT AVG.
Poverty
12.5%
11% NAT AVG.
Overall Score
7
Median Home
$239200
4% NAT AVG.
Median Income
$62283
8% NAT AVG.
Median Rent
$955
18% NAT AVG.
Cost Of Living
101
1% NAT AVG.
People Living BPL
1 in 8
Unemployed People
1 in 18
People Earning < $10,000
1 in 19
People Earning < $50,000
39.1%
People with <= High School
1 in 2.6
People With Any Degree
1 in 2.7
Pros & Cons Overview

Jobs70%

Housing80%

Affordability60%

Safety50%

Amenities90%

Diversity85%

Education70%

Commute85%

Is Kennewick, Washington safe place to live?
The overall crime rate in Kennewick, Washington is 52% higher than national average. The violent crime rate of Kennewick is 35% lower than national average. While the property crime rate of Kennewick is 69% higher than national average. You have 1 in 384 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 29 chance of being victim of property crime.
Crime Cases
3051
Violent : 215
Property : 2836
Total Crime
52% NAT. AVG.
18% STATE AVG.
3567.3 (per 100k)
Violent Crime
35% NAT. AVG.
14% STATE AVG.
251.4 (per 100k)
Property Crime
69% NAT. AVG.
21% STATE AVG.
3316 (per 100k)
Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Kennewick
Violent crime
1 in 384
Property crime
1 in 29
Robbery
1 in 1796
Burglary
1 in 159
Assault
1 in 636
Car Theft
1 in 379
Kennewick : Property Crime Ranking
Ranking Total
Crime		 Property
Crime		 Burglary Larceny Car
Thefts
In Washington 24 22 18 19 32
In USA 624 520 402 524 686
Kennewick : Violent Crime Ranking
Ranking Violent
Crime		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
In Washington 30 31 27 28 23
In USA 1225 321 633 1279 861

Violent Crime


Crime Type Count Kennewick
Washington
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Violent Crime 215 251.4 293.7 387.8
Murder 1 1.2 3.91 6.5
Robbery 46 53.8 67.37 73.9
Assault 130 152 187.62 279.7
Rape 38 44.4 34.8 27.7
Property Crime


Crime Type Count Kennewick
 Washington
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Property Crime 2836 3316 2732.44 1,958.2
Burglary 521 609.2 522.08 314.2
Larceny 2097 2451.9 1854.23 1,398
Car Theft 218 254.9 356.13 246
Violent Crime Comparison
Property Crime Comparison

Cost of Living
Expense Kennewick Washington National Avg.
Services 98 112 100
Groceries 105 110 100
Health 125 122 100
Housing 94 136 100
Transportation 115 123 100
Utilities 98 91 100
Cost of Living
Gender
Gender Kennewick Washington Country
Female 50.2% 50% 50.8%
Male 49.8% 50% 49.2%
Gender

Household Income


Income Kennewick Washington Country
Less than $10,000 5.4% 4.4% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.3% 3.1% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.5% 6.5% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.3% 6.9% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.6% 10.8% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.2% 17.1% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.8% 13.6% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.6% 18.2% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.8% 8.9% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 5.5% 10.5% 8.3%
Education


Education Kennewick Washington Country
< 9th Grade 5% 3% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 6% 5% 7.0%
High School or GED 27% 22% 27.0%
Other College 25% 23% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 10% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 17% 23% 20.0%
Master's Degree 8% 10% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 1.0%
Household Income
Education
Race / Ethnicity


Ethnicity Kennewick Washington Country
White 65% 67.5% 60.1%
African American 1.8% 3.7% 12.2%
American Indian 0.7% 1% 0.6%
Asian 2.4% 8.7% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0% 0.7% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.3% 0.3%
Multiracial 2.4% 5.2% 2.8%
Hispanic 27.4% 12.9% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity