Apartments for rent in Kennewick, WA

The small city of Kennewick, Washington is home to approximately 78,000 residents. Families with young children can expect to feel welcome, as kids under 5 make up an above-average percentage of the community. With an average age of just under 36, the city's population is younger than most cities in Washington. Most Kennewick residents own their homes, and 38% of residents rent. Renters in the city benefit from a relatively low average rent of $946/month, which is $262/month less than the state average.

Among residents over the age of 25 in Kennewick, 10% have a Bachelor's degree and 4% possess a Master's degree or Doctorate. Many Kennewick residents work in one of two industries: retail and healthcare. Together, these industries make up 13% of the labor force in the city. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many residents work in sales, making it the top field in the city. With an average annual income of almost $68,000, Kennewick workers earn about $14,000 less than their peers elsewhere in Washington. The city's average income also falls below the national average ($73,345).

Averaging about 23 minutes, Kennewick's commute time is faster than the Washington average of about 29 minutes. Driving a car or truck is the prevailing way to get to work, selected by 39% of residents, while public transportation is not extensively used. Walking isn't a common means of commuting to work.