The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 99353 sells for about $499,000, or $257 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 52 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,000 a month.
ZIP 99353 — West Richland
The 99353 housing market shows steady appreciation and moderate demand, supported by a strong local economy and high median household incomes. While inventory remains tight, the market is balanced by consistent buyer interest and limited new construction, keeping price growth in line with regional trends.
This ZIP is ideal for families and professionals seeking suburban living with larger lot sizes, proximity to outdoor recreation, and a quieter atmosphere compared to the denser urban cores of Kennewick and Richland.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 52 days on market with 3.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
20% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.2% · poverty 5.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 99353, Benton County WA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Schools in the area are generally well-regarded, serving the growing suburban population of West Richland within the Richland School District.
The region is characterized by a semi-arid climate with low flood risk, though wind events are common; property insurance remains stable relative to coastal Washington markets.
The area benefits from proximity to the Tri-Cities economic hub, driven by the Hanford Site, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, and a growing agricultural and wine-industry sector.
Property taxes are assessed by Benton County based on local millage rates; there are no state income taxes in Washington, which influences the overall tax burden for residents.
Residents primarily commute by car to employment centers in Richland, Kennewick, and Pasco, with typical drive times ranging from 15 to 25 minutes.
The area features access to the Yakima River, numerous local parks, and proximity to regional golf courses and the extensive wine-tasting amenities of the Red Mountain AVA.
The rental market is characterized by moderate demand driven by the professional workforce in the Tri-Cities, with vacancy rates remaining relatively tight.
The economy is anchored by the Department of Energy's Hanford Site, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, and a robust agricultural and viticulture industry.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with major highway access provided by I-82 and SR 224 connecting the area to the broader Tri-Cities.
Development is focused on residential expansion in the western portions of the ZIP and commercial infill along the primary arterial roads.
Parcels are subject to Richland School District taxes and various local utility and fire district assessments.
Property insurance rates are generally stable, reflecting the low-hazard environment of the inland Pacific Northwest.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and Zips.us.com profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Provides extensive recreational opportunities including fishing, boating, and riverside trails.
A major local facility for youth and adult sports leagues.
World-renowned wine-growing region located immediately adjacent to the ZIP.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.