City profile
Richland, WA
Benton County · Population 62,753
Richland is a city in Benton County, WA with about 62,753 residents and a typical home value near $437,000. It is 130 miles from Spokane, WA, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
32°F
Summer avg
72°F
Sunny days / yr
175
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$436,700
Typical monthly housing
$2,678
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
104
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.84%
- State income tax (top)
- None
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 9.43%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 87/100
Top hazards: Wildfire, Heat wave, Earthquake
Nearest major airport
124 mi to Spokane International Airport (GEG)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 38% Democratic / 60% Republican
Community
Population
62,753
Black population
1.3%
County
Benton County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: wildfire smoke, earthquakes
Highlights
- About 62,753 residents
- Typical home value about $437,000
- 130 miles from Spokane, WA
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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