Primary sources for Richland, WA
- Census Bureau profile of Richland, WA, ACS data
- EIA-861 utility data for Richland, WA, prices
- DOE LEAD tool for Richland, WA, energy burden
- NOAA storms and FEMA flood claims for Richland, WA
Electricity rates in Richland, Washington
Richland, WA ranks 3 of 44 Washington cities for the fewest cost-burdened renters (38.6%). Richland, Washington has 61,912 residents in 24,615 households; 72.4% heat with electricity.
Richland on the map
Benton County, with Richland marked
Who lives in Richland: income, cars, homes
In Richland, WA, 3,180 of 8,235 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 10,048 households moved in since 2018 and 3,180 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over quickly. In Richland, WA, 982 households own no vehicle and 16,187 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. Richland, WA homes: 17,051 have 3+ bedrooms, 3,064 none or one, median 5.9 rooms. In Richland, WA, 3,445 of 24,615 households earn under $35,000, 5,946 $35,000-$75,000, 8,225 $75,000-$150,000 and 6,999 $150,000 or more. 5,689 residents of Richland, WA live below the poverty line, and the median age is 36.4. Of 28,708 workers in Richland, WA, 4,117 work from home, 21,660 drive alone, 185 ride transit and 422 walk.
Household income in Richland, WA
| Richland, WA | Value | Rank in Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Richland, WA, households under $35,000 | 14.0% | 32 of 44 |
| Richland, WA, households $150,000 or more | 28.4% | 15 of 44 |
| Richland, WA, residents below poverty | 9.3% | 28 of 44 |
| Richland, WA, median age | 36.4 | 26 of 44 |
| Richland, WA, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 65.1% | 8 of 44 |
| Richland, WA, households without a vehicle | 4.0% | 38 of 44 |
| Richland, WA, households with 2+ vehicles | 65.8% | 9 of 44 |
| Richland, WA, workers at home | 14.3% | 18 of 44 |
| Richland, WA, cost-burdened renters | 38.6% | 42 of 44 |
| Richland, WA, moved in since 2018 | 40.8% | 14 of 44 |
| Richland, WA, moved in before 2000 | 12.9% | 28 of 44 |
Who supplies Richland
Benton County lists 5 utilities for Richland, WA (61,912 residents): homes pay 8.81 to 12.05 cents per kWh, about $84 to $115 a month at 955 kWh, 1.1% to 1.5% of the $92,550 Richland median income. Benton County page.
Facts about Richland
- Residents of Richland, WA, ACS 2023
- 61,91222 of 44 Washington cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Richland, WA
- $92,55019 of 44 of those cities
- Households in Richland, WA
- 24,6152.52 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Richland, WA
- 65.1%16,028 owners and 8,587 renter households
- Housing units in Richland, WA
- 26,1881,573 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Richland, WA
- 72.4%17,833 of 24,615 homes
- Land area of Richland, WA
- 39.9 sq mi1,552.9 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Richland, WA
- 1.1% to 1.5%at 955 kWh a month over the $92,550 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Richland, WA
- 5NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 8.1 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Richland, WA
- 198512,560 of 26,188 homes (48.0%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Richland, WA
- $401,800$1,397 gross rent a month, 4.17% of value a year
Cost of living with electricity in Richland
Richland, WA: 24,615 households at $1,351 a year per home for electricity (Benton County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $33.3 million, an estimate; all home energy is $1,604 a year per household.
| Group in Richland, WA | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Richland, WA median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richland, WA, all households | 24,615 | $1,351 | $33.3 million | 1.46% |
| Richland, WA, homeowners | 16,028 | $1,540 | $24.7 million | 1.66% |
| Richland, WA, renters | 8,587 | $947 | $8.1 million | 1.02% |
Outage risk around Richland
Richland, WA, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 3 wind and 2 tornado, 8.1 per 100,000 residents of 61,912. Top gust near Richland, WA: 59 knots, 68 mph. Damage near Richland, WA: $20K.
Reports within 15 miles of Richland, WA
wind and tornado reports, Richland, WA
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| Richland, WA | Wind | Tornado | Total |
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| Richland, WA, 2016 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Richland, WA, 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Richland, WA, 2020 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Housing and heating in Richland
Richland, WA: 12,560 of 26,188 homes were built before 1980 and 9,614 in 2000 or later. Richland, WA has 16,361 detached houses, 5,678 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 620 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Richland, WA
% of homes by decade built, Richland, WA
- 1pre-40
- 1840s
- 750s
- 860s
- 1470s
- 480s
- 1190s
- 1800s
- 1610s
- 220+
Heating fuel in Richland, WA
| Richland, WA | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richland, WA, median year built | 1985 | 1987 | -2 years | 18 of 44 |
| Richland, WA, built before 1980 | 48.0% | 45.0% | +3.0 points | 23 of 44 |
| Richland, WA, built 2000 or later | 36.7% | 32.4% | +4.3 points | 8 of 44 |
| Richland, WA, detached houses | 62.5% | 63.4% | -1.0 points | 11 of 44 |
| Richland, WA, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 21.7% | 16.9% | +4.8 points | 32 of 44 |
| Richland, WA, mobile homes | 2.4% | 9.1% | -6.7 points | 26 of 44 |
| Richland, WA, renter households | 34.9% | 31.5% | +3.4 points | 35 of 44 |
| Richland, WA, median home value | $401,800 | $369,400 | +$32,400 | 33 of 44 |
| Richland, WA, median gross rent a month | $1,397 | $1,256 | +$141 | 34 of 44 |
| Richland, WA, people per household | 2.50 | 2.71 | -0.21 | 22 of 44 |
Analyst note on Richland
Richland, WA counts 61,912 residents in 24,615 households, on 39.9 square miles. 17,833 of the 24,615 occupied homes in Richland, WA heat with electricity. Household income in Richland, WA is $92,550; 16,028 of its 24,615 households own.
Richland, WA has 26,188 housing units, 1,573 of them vacant or seasonal. A filing named like the city, City of Richland, is listed, so a local or municipal utility may serve at least part of Richland, WA. Richland, WA ranks 4 of 44 Washington cities for the share of homes heated by electricity (72%).
Richland, WA ranks 6 of 44 Washington cities with 30,000+ residents for damaging-wind and tornado reports within 15 miles (5 since 2015). Richland, WA ranks 7 of 44 Washington cities for the fewest households without a vehicle (4.0%).
Bill and heat pump calculator, Richland
Compare Richland with nearby cities
| City near Richland, WA | Distance from Richland | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richland, WA (this page) | 0 mi | 61,912 | $92,550 | 1985 | $401,800 | 5 | 14.3% |
| Kennewick, WA | 8.2 mi southeast | 84,389 (+22,477) | $72,867 (-$19,683) | 1980 (-5 yr) | $343,600 (-$58,200) | 4 (-1) | 8.5% (-5.8 pts) |
| Pasco, WA | 8.3 mi east | 78,446 (+16,534) | $81,130 (-$11,420) | 2000 (+15 yr) | $344,700 (-$57,100) | 5 (+0) | 6.9% (-7.4 pts) |
| Walla Walla, WA | 48.2 mi east | 33,766 (-28,146) | $65,493 (-$27,057) | 1965 (-20 yr) | $356,600 (-$45,200) | 10 (+5) | 13.1% (-1.2 pts) |
| Yakima, WA | 63.4 mi west | 96,810 (+34,898) | $59,228 (-$33,322) | 1972 (-13 yr) | $273,400 (-$128,400) | 2 (-3) | 6.2% (-8.1 pts) |
| Wenatchee, WA | 93.4 mi northwest | 35,502 (-26,410) | $70,000 (-$22,550) | 1976 (-9 yr) | $391,200 (-$10,600) | 5 (+0) | 6.0% (-8.4 pts) |
ZIP codes in Richland
| ZIP area touching Richland, WA | Share of the ZIP's land inside Richland | Share of Richland's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 99352 (Richland, WA) | 80.6% | 49.3% |
| 99354 (Richland, WA) | 75.6% | 46.1% |
| 99353 (Richland, WA) | 5.2% | 3.5% |
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Questions on Richland
Richland: what is the electricity rate?
Richland, WA has no price of its own; its 61,912 residents are served by one of 5 utilities, and a 955 kWh month costs $84 to $115.
Richland: how does it rank among Washington cities?
Richland, WA: rank 22 of 44 by its 61,912 residents, rank 19 of 44 by $92,550 median income.
Richland: how many homes heat with electricity?
Richland, WA: 17,833 of 24,615 occupied homes, 72.4%; Benton County 78.9%.
Richland: how much income goes to electricity?
At 955 kWh a month, 1.1% to 1.5% of the $92,550 median income in Richland, WA.
Richland: damaging storms reported nearby?
5 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Richland, WA, 2015 to 2025, 8.1 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Richland?
Richland, WA: median home built 1985; 12,560 of 26,188 homes (48.0%) predate 1980, 16,361 are detached and 5,678 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many Richland, WA renters struggle with rent?
3,180 of 8,235 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.
How many Richland, WA households have no car?
982 households; 16,187 have two or more.
How big are the homes in Richland, WA?
17,051 of 26,188 homes have 3+ bedrooms; median 5.9 rooms.