Housing by town in Benton County, Washington
Benton County, Washington has 6 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,306 (±$35) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
32.4% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $974 in 2015–2019 (+34.1%; Up after inflation).
West Richland has the highest median gross rent ($1,590) and Benton City the lowest ($848).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,306 (±$35)
- Households that rent
- 32.4%
- Median household income
- $89,874
- Places
- 6
Cities, towns and townships in Benton County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton City | $848 | 27.5% | $63,542 | $355,200 | $2,262 |
| Finley | $1,099 | 17.0% | $92,231 | $382,500 | $3,446 |
| Kennewick | $1,240 | 38.7% | $73,576 | $370,700 | $2,661 |
| Prosser | $944 | 45.6% | $76,985 | $314,000 | $2,800 |
| Richland | $1,468 | 35.6% | $95,813 | $436,700 | $3,558 |
| West Richland | $1,590 | 16.6% | $119,892 | $448,300 | $4,140 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $22,150 | $36,900 | $59,050 |
| 2 people | $25,300 | $42,200 | $67,450 |
| 3 people | $28,450 | $47,450 | $75,900 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $52,700 | $84,300 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $56,950 | $91,050 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $61,150 | $97,800 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $65,350 | $104,550 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $69,600 | $111,300 |
How the places in Benton County rank across Washington
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Crime reported to police in Benton County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 664 | 308 | 5,484 | 2,546 | 215,405 | 5 of 5 |
| 2024 | 612 | 277 | 4,971 | 2,248 | 221,081 | 5 of 5 |
| 2025 | 538 | 244 | 4,160 | 1,887 | 220,514 | 5 of 5 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Benton County recorded 538 violent and 4,160 property crimes, 244 and 1,887 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Benton County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennewick Police Department | 87,424 | 278 | 2,342 |
| Richland Police Department | 65,273 | 168 | 1,329 |
| Benton County Sheriff's Office | 41,691 | 55 | 308 |
| West Richland Police Department | 19,483 | 23 | 123 |
| Prosser Police Department | 6,643 | 14 | 58 |
ZIP codes in Benton County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99336 | 50,735 | $1,193 | $324,400 | $62,527 | 51.7% |
| 99352 | 37,430 | $1,563 | $474,100 | $100,108 | 32.2% |
| 99337 | 33,287 | $1,242 | $395,500 | $98,848 | 14.5% |
| 99354 | 25,559 | $1,371 | $392,600 | $91,933 | 39.9% |
| 98944 | 22,817 | $968 | $260,000 | $64,276 | 40.2% |
| 99338 | 20,633 | $1,486 | $551,500 | $111,042 | 18.1% |
| 99353 | 19,251 | $1,546 | $450,500 | $121,845 | 16.1% |
| 99350 | 14,837 | $983 | $338,500 | $81,014 | 36.3% |
| 99320 | 9,879 | $881 | $373,500 | $90,102 | 14.7% |
| 99346 | 198 | — | $209,200 | $50,865 | 5.3% |
| 99345 | 162 | $488 | $415,500 | $102,500 | 31.9% |
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Questions about Benton County
What is the crime rate in Benton County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Benton County recorded 244 violent and 1,887 property crimes per 100,000 residents (538 violent and 4,160 property crimes in all).
Which place in Benton County has the highest rent?
West Richland has the highest median gross rent, $1,590 (±$180) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Benton County has the lowest rent?
Benton City has the lowest median gross rent, $848 (±$304) a month.
What is the median rent in Benton County, Washington?
The median gross rent in Benton County is $1,306 (±$35) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Benton County, Washington
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Benton County, Washington
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Kennewick-Richland, WA MSA
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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