Kennewick's Columbia Park stretches along the scenic Columbia River, providing miles of waterfront trails for walking and cycling. The Southridge Sports Complex hosts major tournaments while the Toyota Center brings excitement with Tri-City Americans hockey games. Residents enjoy wine tasting at Columbia Gardens Urban Wine & Artisan Village and hiking Badger Mountain Centennial Preserve for panoramic Tri-Cities views. The dining scene features upscale options like Boiada Brazilian Grill and Twigs Bistro alongside local favorites such as LU LU Craft Bar + Kitchen's farm-to-table cuisine.
The housing market includes diverse options across neighborhoods. Single family homes in Canyon Lakes have a median price of $605,000, while similar homes in Hansen Park have a median price of $597,500. The citywide median sale price is $430,900, with townhomes at $391,000 and condos ranging from $210,000 to $220,500 for one and two bedrooms.
Kennewick's cost of living sits 3% below the national average. A family with school-age children needs approximately $102,000 annually to live comfortably, while renters should aim for $50,000. Property taxes are 0.79%, and the combined sales tax rate is 9.43%. Monthly grocery costs run about $1,600 for families and $700 for individuals, slightly above the national average.
The semi-arid climate delivers 300 annual days of sunshine. Desert Hills Middle School and Kamiakin High School both earned B+ ratings from Niche. Ben Franklin Transit connects Kennewick to neighboring Pasco and Richland. Major employers include the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and Hanford Site, supporting a diverse economy in technology, agriculture, and energy sectors.
