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City of Richland, Washington

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About homes in Richland

Census and NOAA figures for the city of Richland in Benton County, not the metro, with a source for each.

1988Median year built1U.S. 1980
47%Built before 1980122% built since 2010
1991Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1983
62%Detached single-family122% in 5+ unit buildings
64%Owner-occupied164% statewide
$437kMedian home value1Washington median $565k

The median home in the city of Richland was built in 1988, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Washington median of 1985.1 About 47% of Richland's housing units were built before 1980, close to the national share, and 22% since 2010.1 A large share of newer homes means many systems are still inside a warranty; checking that comes before any repair quote. Owner-occupied homes in Richland are newer than rentals: a median build year of 1991 against 1983.1 With owner-occupied homes skewing newer, many requests are first-time replacements of original builder-grade components.

Housing in Richland is mostly detached single-family: 62% of units, with 22% in buildings of five or more units.1 A mostly detached stock means the full range of exterior work applies: roofs, garage doors, chimneys and backyard units. 64% of occupied homes in Richland are owner-occupied (64% statewide).1 The median owner-occupied home in Richland is valued at $436,700 (ACS), below the Washington median of $564,600.1 With values below the state median, phased scopes - the essential work first - are a common way to keep a project sensible.

Winters are long: the Pasco Tri Cities Ap station averages 112 nights a year at or below 32°F and 20 at or below 20°F.2,3 Long winters put freeze-thaw, ice dams and snow load at the center of roofing and masonry decisions. Summers run hot, with about 55 days a year at 90°F or more and 11 at 100°F.2,3 A long hot season shortens the life of roofing, sealants and garage-door electronics, and it shapes what a contractor specifies.

The climate is arid: annual precipitation is only about 8 inches.2,3 Low rainfall shifts the wear to UV and heat, which age finishes and sealants. Heating dominates the year: about 5,011 heating degree days against 788 cooling degree days (base 65°F).2,3 In a heating-led climate, insulation and air sealing carry most of the energy-code weight for any work that opens the envelope.

Richland sits in IECC climate zone 5B (Cold).4 Building permits in Richland are normally issued by the city building department.5,6

Share of Richland housing units by year built
Before 19401.5%
1940-195922.8%
1960-197922.8%
1980-199913.2%
2000-200917.8%
2010 or later21.9%
Sources and notes (6)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  5. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  6. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  7. Climate figures are for NOAA station Pasco Tri Cities Ap, 8.6 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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Richland questions

How much does home remodeling cost in Richland, WA?

Most home remodeling projects in Richland, WA land between $21,250 and $112,100, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in Richland?

The median home in the city of Richland was built in 1988, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Washington median of 1985. About 47% of Richland's housing units were built before 1980, close to the national share, and 22% since 2010. Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the Richland climate like for exterior work?

Winters are long: the Pasco Tri Cities Ap station averages 112 nights a year at or below 32°F and 20 at or below 20°F. Summers run hot, with about 55 days a year at 90°F or more and 11 at 100°F. The climate is arid: annual precipitation is only about 8 inches. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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