Benton County
Kennewick
The largest of the three cities, spanning established mid-century neighborhoods near the Columbia River and newer construction climbing the southern slopes.
- Largest
- Of the three cities
- 11 mi
- To Richland
- 52
- Acre sports complex
Kennewick is the most populous of the Tri-Cities, and its housing market divides fairly cleanly along a north-south axis. The older, established portions sit nearer the Columbia River, while the newer growth has moved steadily south and uphill into areas like Southridge, Hansen Park, and Sherman Heights.
Kennewick divides on a north-south axis: established and near the river, or newer and uphill.
That geography is the practical frame for a buyer. North Kennewick generally means established streets, mature trees, mid-century housing stock, and shorter drives to the river. South Kennewick generally means newer construction, contemporary layouts, a more suburban development pattern, and proximity to the newer commercial and medical development along the southern corridor.
Kennewick also carries most of the region's retail gravity, anchored by the Columbia Center area, which affects drive times and traffic patterns across the whole city.
Housing Stock
- Established mid-century housing in the northern and central portions of the city
- Later-century subdivisions through the 1980s and 1990s, including the Canyon Lakes area
- Concentrated newer construction in Southridge, Hansen Park, and Sherman Heights
- Active multifamily development in the southern corridor
Getting Around
- Roughly 11 miles to Richland; Pasco is immediately adjacent across the river
- Approximately 17 miles to Finley and 17 miles to Burbank
- Interstate 182, US 395, and State Route 240 are the primary corridors
Parks & Amenities
- Columbia River shoreline and Columbia Park, with trail access
- Columbia Center, the region's primary retail concentration
- Southridge Sports and Events Complex, a 52-acre facility
- Canyon Lakes Golf Course
Utilities & Services
- City of Kennewick water and sewer; electric service via the public utility district
- Irrigation district coverage varies by area; confirm per parcel
School District
Listed for reference only. Attendance boundaries change and can differ street to street, so confirm the assigned schools for any specific address directly with the district.
Neighborhoods in Kennewick
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Area information is gathered from public sources and is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Development plans, construction timelines, zoning, utilities and district boundaries change, so verify anything you intend to rely on. Nothing here is a representation about the people who live in an area. All real estate offered is subject to the federal Fair Housing Act and the Washington Law Against Discrimination. Equal Housing Opportunity.