The Kennewick metro is home to 307,900 people (up 8.1% over five years), with a median household income of $85,881. Typical rent of $1,695/month works out to 23.7% of the median household income — comfortably below the 30% affordability threshold (Census ACS + Zillow, September 2026).
The share of Kennewick's workforce by sector — the base of tenant demand:
| Sector | % of workforce |
|---|---|
| Education & health care | 21.2% |
| Professional & management | 13.4% |
| Retail trade | 10.7% |
| Construction | 8.9% |
| Arts, food & hospitality | 8.1% |
Education & health care is the metro's largest employment base — sectors like education and health care are recession-resilient anchors for rental demand.
Rents at 23.7% of median income leave room for rent growth without pricing out the median tenant. Market pricing, yields and the Star Score live on the Kennewick market page; run a deal in the calculator.
At the 30%-of-income affordability rule, typical rent of $1,695/month suggests a household income around $68,000/year. The metro's median household income is $85,881.
By workforce share: Education & health care (21.2%), Professional & management (13.4%), Retail trade (10.7%) (Census ACS 5-year).