Neighborhood · Richland, WA

Richland Wye Eviction Risk: Moderate

1 census tracts · pop 3,919 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 4.2/10 · range 4.2–4.2

Richland Wye is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Richland with 1 census tract and a population of 3,919 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 4.2/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 33% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 20% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,535/month sits 5% higher than the Richland citywide average ($1,468).

Risk score

4.2

Moderate

1 tracts · population-weighted

Richland Wye vs Richland How this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average

% of income on rent

33.1% +23%

Richland: 26.9%

Average gross rent

$1,535 +5%

Richland: $1,468

Average HH income

$74,094 -20%

Richland: $92,550

Poverty rate

5.8% -37%

Richland: 9.3%

Renter share

60.7% +71%

Richland: 35.6%

Peer neighborhoods

Neighborhoods with similar eviction risk

Same county, closest by Eviction Risk Score.

Geographic context

Risk heat across Richland Wye and the region

Click any tract to drill in · 1 tracts span score 4.2–4.2

Why Richland Wye scores 4.2

9 axes · pop-weighted · 1 = landlord-friendly

State political climate

legislature & governorship · Range 6.0–6.0 across tracts

6.0

Regional political climate

County-level mix · 2024 presidential margin · Range 3.9–3.9 across tracts

3.9

Local political climate

Parent city governance · Range 4.6–4.6 across tracts

4.6

Rent control risk

33% of income on rent · Range 4.9–4.9 across tracts

4.9

Eviction process difficulty

State notice requirements & court backlog · Range 5.6–5.6 across tracts

5.6

Tenant organizing strength

61% renter households · Range 7.4–7.4 across tracts

7.4

Housing court bias

County bench composition · Range 4.9–4.9 across tracts

4.9

Economic stress

5.8% below poverty line · Range 1.4–1.4 across tracts

1.4

Supply constraint

Rent-to-FMR gap & zoning friction · Range 5.2–5.2 across tracts

5.2

Risk score comparison

Richland Wye vs. parent city, state, U.S.

Eviction Risk Score (0–10 scale).

Census tracts

1 tracts in Richland Wye

Ranked highest-risk first. Click for per-tract detail.

Tract↕	Score↕	Pop↕	% over 30% on rent↕	Average rent↕
53005010820	4.2	3,919	33%	$1,535

Social Vulnerability Index

CDC SVI percentile: 48

Pop-weighted across 1 tracts. Higher = more vulnerable to disaster, displacement, and rent shocks. Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022.

Socioeconomic status 42%ile

Poverty, unemployment, no-HS-diploma, housing cost burden

Household characteristics 53%ile

Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+

Racial/ethnic minority 28%ile

Hispanic + non-white share of population

Housing & transport 60%ile

Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle

Frequently asked

About Richland Wye

What is the eviction-risk score for Richland Wye?

Richland Wye scores 4.2/10 (Moderate tier) across 1 census tracts. The pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score blends state law, county filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income and poverty signals.

How does Richland Wye compare to Richland overall?

Richland Wye scores 2.2 points lower than Richland overall (6.4/10). Renters spend 33% of income on rent vs 27% citywide. Average rent: $1,535 vs $1,468.

What is the average rent in Richland Wye?

Average gross rent in Richland eviction risk Wye is $1,535/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 33% of renter households are cost-burdened.

What percentage of Richland Wye residents are renters?

61% of Richland Wye households are renter-occupied (vs 36% in Richland). The neighborhood has 3,919 residents.

Is Richland Wye a high social-vulnerability area?

Richland Wye sits in the 48th percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (less vulnerable). The index combines poverty, unemployment, household composition, racial/ethnic minority share, and housing/transportation factors across all US census tracts.

How safe is Richland Wye for landlords?

Richland eviction risk Wye carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (4.2/10). Pop-weighted across 1 constituent tracts, the score blends parent-city rent-control posture, county eviction-process timelines, and tract-specific rent-to-income / poverty signals. Compared to Richland as a whole (6.4/10), this neighborhood is lower-risk.

What is the demographic breakdown of Richland Wye?

Richland Wye has 3,775 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (80.3%), Hispanic / Latino (9%), Asian (non-Hispanic) (5.8%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.

Nearby

Other neighborhoods near Richland Wye

5.3 Kennewick Park 2 tracts · pop 12,398 3.1 South Richland 2 tracts · pop 9,931 5.8 Windsong 3 tracts · pop 19,837 5.3 Gold Coast District 2 tracts · pop 6,122 5.5 South Highlands 2 tracts · pop 13,300 7.3 Kennewick Civic Center 3 tracts · pop 11,285

Sibling neighborhoods

Other neighborhoods inside Richland

Same parent city, ranked by score similarity to Richland Wye.

4.3 Tri-Cities Research District 2 tracts · pop 9,596 3.5 Hansen Park 1 tracts · pop 4,908 3.4 Horn Rapids 1 tracts · pop 6,128 5.2 Gold Coast District 2 tracts · pop 6,122 3.1 South Richland 2 tracts · pop 9,931 3.1 Queensgate 1 tracts · pop 3,323

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