City profile
West Richland, WA
Benton County · Population 17,586
West Richland is a town in Benton County, WA with about 17,586 residents and a typical home value near $448,000. It is 131 miles from Spokane, WA, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
31°F
Summer avg
72°F
Sunny days / yr
175
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$448,300
Typical monthly housing
$2,749
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
105
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
126 mi to Spokane International Airport (GEG)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 38% Democratic / 60% Republican
Community
Population
17,586
Black population
0.7%
County
Benton County
Detailed crime figures are available for our 201 hand-researched cities.
2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: wildfire smoke, earthquakes
Highlights
- About 17,586 residents
- Typical home value about $448,000
- 131 miles from Spokane, WA
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
Figures are estimates from public sources (see How we match). Verify before making decisions.