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Richland, Washington: crime rate and local statistics
According to the FBI, Richland had 2.5 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents in 2025, 10% lower than the Washington rate (2.8). The median household income is $95,813 and the median home value is $436,700. About 62,753 people live in Richland.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Richland?
In 2025 the Richland Police Department reported 166 violent crimes to the FBI, which works out to 2.5 per 1,000 people. For comparison, that is 10% lower than the Washington rate (2.8) and 22% lower than the national rate (3.3). Burglaries, thefts and car thefts added up to 1,322 (20.3 per 1,000 residents). Violent crimes fell 10% between 2021 and 2025 (185 to 166).
| Offense (2025) | Richland count | Per 1,000 | Washington per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 166 | 2.5 | 2.8 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.00 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 39 | 0.60 | 0.38 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 16 | 0.25 | 0.52 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 111 | 1.7 | 1.9 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 1,322 | 20.3 | 19.7 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 168 | 2.6 | 3.1 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,040 | 15.9 | 14.0 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 114 | 1.7 | 2.6 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Richland changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 185 | 1,834 | 1 |
| 2022 | 205 | 2,352 | 5 |
| 2023 | 167 | 1,645 | 3 |
| 2024 | 164 | 1,267 | 1 |
| 2025 | 166 | 1,322 | 0 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Richland Police Department's own reports.
How does Richland compare with Washington?
Households in Richland have a median income of $95,813 (Washington: $98,141). The median owner-occupied home is worth $436,700 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $1,468 a month. About 62,753 people live on 42 square miles of land, roughly 1,478 per square mile. The city lies in Benton County and Franklin County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Richland | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 62,753 | 7,816,116 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $95,813 | $98,141 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $436,700 | $564,600 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,468 | $1,760 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 5.6% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 9.0% | 9.9% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 46.6% | 39.6% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 64.4% | 63.8% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 36.4 | 38.3 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Richland?
Richland has 4 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 1 is rated Satisfactory or Fair. The two tallest are Mcnary Lock and Dam - Richland Levee 2a (30 ft) and Mcnary Lock and Dam - Richland Levee 2c (30 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Benton County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Moderate”. No single hazard among floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat waves, earthquakes and hurricanes is rated higher than “Relatively Moderate”. The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Richland?
The state DOT feed had no interstate, U.S. or state highway work zones in Richland city limits on October 11, 2026. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Richland?
Federal school lists place 18 public and 5 private schools within Richland. 2 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 2 state parks or recreation areas: River State Park and Sacajawea.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Richland
Gun shops
4 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Richland city limits, plus 7 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: Ace Hardware (Richland), Big 5 Sporting Goods #293 (Richland), Richland Ace Hardware (Richland) and Walmart #3261 (Richland).
Liquor stores
No liquor stores are on the map inside the Richland city limits.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the Richland city limits: Planned Parenthood of Greater Washington and North Idaho-Kennewick (Kennewick).
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Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Richland?
In 2025, Richland had 2.5 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (166 reported), 10% lower than the Washington rate (2.8). The property-crime rate was 20.3 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Richland?
$95,813 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $98,141 for Washington.
How much do homes cost in Richland?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $436,700 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $564,600 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Richland?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Benton County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Moderate”. No single hazard among floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat waves, earthquakes and hurricanes is rated higher than “Relatively Moderate”.
Nearby cities
Kennewick, WA (8 mi) · Pasco, WA (8 mi) · Yakima, WA (63 mi) · Spokane, WA (130 mi) · Spokane Valley, WA (136 mi) · South Hill, WA (153 mi)
More: Washington statewide numbers · county pages: Benton County and Franklin County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Richland city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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