West RichlandWashington
West Richland is a city in Benton County, Washington. The population was 16,295 at the time of the 2020 census.
Intro: Wikipedia
About West Richland
West Richland is a close-knit town in southeastern Washington, home to 18,820 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
West Richland holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 22.11 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 851 residents per square mile.
📰 West Richland News Today
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes West Richland Unique
- The only place in America named West Richland — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southeastern Washington, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Washington — one of 639 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 18,820.
- Easy reach of Richland (5 mi) — commute to the city, live where it's calm.
📍 Neighborhoods in West Richland
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🍽️ Where to Eat in West Richland
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🎡 Fun Things to Do
- NSF LIGO - Exploration Center · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in West Richland
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🏫 Schools in West Richland
- Desert Sky Elementary
- Enterprise Middle School
- Leona Libby Middle School
- Pacific Crest Online Academy
- Special Programs
- Tapteal Elementary School
- William Wiley Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.