Apartments for rent in Richland, WA

Richland, a town in Washington, has a population of just over 53,000. With an average age of just over 38, the city's population ranks around the middle compared to other municipalities in Washington, which has an average age of 38. The majority of Richland residents own their homes, and 36% of residents rent. Renting remains an affordable option, though, as the city boasts a relatively low average rent of $1,016 per month. Over the course of a year, renters in Richland will save around $2,300 compared to the state average.

Richland has a large number of residents over the age of 25 who have advanced degrees compared to the national average (7%), as 10% possess a Master's or a Doctoral degree. In addition, 17% possess a Bachelor's degree, which also outpaces the national average. There are three primary industries in Richland: scientific, retail, and healthcare. Together, these industries account for 21% of the labor force in the city. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many workers in these industries are in management, making it the top field in the city. Richland workers earn an average annual income of around $86,000, a little more than those elsewhere in the state. Richland's average income also compares favorably to the national average of $73,345.

Richland residents have an average commute of about 21 minutes, quicker than the Washington average of about 29 minutes. Many residents (43%) drive themselves to work, while public transportation isn't widely used. Walking isn't a common method of commuting to work.