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West Richland, Washington

city · Benton County

At a glance

17,586
Population
$448,300
Median home value
48% above U.S. median
$1,590/mo
Median rent
18% above U.S. median
$119,892
Median household income
53% above U.S. median
24.5 min
Average commute
94.8%
Homes with broadband
4.8%
Unemployment

Living here

Nearest 4-year college12 mi
Nearest community college51 mi
Nearest technical college4 mi
High school graduates91.7%
College graduates39.4%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city West Richland Economic Development
The Economic Development Program for the City of West Richland is a component of the Community Development Department. The program goal is to improve the city's economic vitality and competitiveness by implementing the council's Economic Development Plan and leveraging limited resources through partnerships, grants, and investments from public and private entities; through building solid and trusting relationships and a 'customer-friendly' environment with commercial and industrial developers; and through public involvement and two-way communications.
state Economic Alliance Snohomish County
Economic Alliance Snohomish County creates economic growth and opportunities through leadership, collaboration, advocacy and support, encouraging business, partnerships, jobs and growth by collaborating with stakeholders throughout Snohomish County. It is described as a catalyst for economic vitality, resulting in stronger communities.
state Klickitat County Eco Development
Klickitat County Economic Development promotes business in Klickitat County, highlighting infrastructure investments, industrial sites, and a favorable location for locating a business.
state Washington Eco Dev Association
Washington Economic Development Association (WEDA) is Washington State’s only trade association laser-focused on economic development, committed to recovering, retaining, recruiting and expanding jobs and reinvestment in Washington State. WEDA's members include economic development organizations, cities, counties, ports, tribes, businesses, education and community-based organizations that prioritize economic development, and the association advocates for development opportunities in state legislative and regulatory arenas.
state Washington State Department of Commerce
As the state’s economic development agency, the Washington State Department of Commerce focuses on strengthening key industries, expanding international trade, helping small businesses grow, providing training to a new generation of workers, providing access to funding, and supporting the work of local economic development partners in all 39 Washington counties.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateNo

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