Richland · Relocation
Relocating to Richland
Homes walked through for you on FaceTime or video, and a straight picture of each city before you move.
Relocating to Richland for work
Relocating to Richland usually means a job offer at Hanford, the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Kadlec Regional Medical Center or WSU Tri-Cities, and a start date that doesn't wait for the housing search. You need to know which part of town fits before you've spent much time here.
I'm Brandon Muzatko, a REALTOR® and Washington Managing Broker with TKO Realty Group at Real Broker, LLC. My own family moved to the Tri-Cities in 2022, so I remember learning these cities from scratch.
How I help you relocate to Richland
- Live video tours. I walk homes for you on FaceTime, room by room, and tell you what the camera doesn't show, like road noise or the slope of the yard. You fly in only for the homes worth the trip, or not at all.
- Your commute, mapped. PNNL and Hanford traffic runs on Highway 240, the Bypass Highway, and it gets busy at shift changes. I check your drive at the hours you'd actually make it.
- The school district, confirmed. Most of Richland is in the Richland School District, but some South Richland homes are in the Kennewick district.
- Your dates lined up. Pre-approval before you arrive, and a closing date that works with your start date and your current lease or home sale.
"When our schedules didn't allow us to be there, Brandon went to several homes and did virtual tours with us." Jeremy, out-of-town buyer
Richland in a nutshell
Richland has about 64,930 people on the west side of the Tri-Cities. North Richland is closest to PNNL, Hanford and WSU Tri-Cities, with many older neighborhoods. South Richland has larger, mature subdivisions like Willowbrook and Willowbrook Heights, near Badger Mountain's summit trail. Queensgate, off I-182, has Target, Walmart, Home Depot and the new Costco that opened in 2026. Howard Amon Park and the Sacagawea Heritage Trail run along the Columbia.
Want the whole picture? My free Tri-Cities Relocation Guide covers the four cities, housing, utilities and your first 30 days. Text me at 509-869-8777 and I'll send it.
Start relocating to Richland
Read buying a home in Richland and relocating to the Tri-Cities, look at nearby West Richland, then contact me to plan your move to Richland.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where should I live if I work at PNNL or Hanford?
It depends on your budget, the schools you want and how you feel about the drive. North Richland is closest, South Richland and West Richland are common choices too. I map your commute before you choose.
Can I buy a Richland home before I move?
Yes. I tour homes for you on live video, and your inspection still protects you before you're committed.
Do you have a relocation guide for Richland?
My free Tri-Cities Relocation Guide covers Richland and the other three cities. Text 509-869-8777 for a copy.
Richland
What relocation looks like in Richland
The west side of the Tri-Cities, home to Hanford, PNNL and South Richland.
The west side of the Tri-Cities, home to Hanford, PNNL and South Richland.
- The homes
- Locals split it into North Richland and South Richland, roughly divided by I-182. South Richland has a lot of mature neighborhoods. Much of North Richland is older neighborhoods.
- Why people choose it
- About 64,930 people (2025 estimate, TRIDEC), on the west side of the Tri-Cities. Hanford and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) in North Richland are major employers that bring a lot of jobs to the whole area.
- Schools people ask about
- Richland School District, which serves Richland and West Richland: ten elementary schools, four middle schools and three high schools. Washington State University Tri-Cities is in North Richland.
- Getting around
- George Washington Way is the main north-south road through downtown Richland. Highway 240, the Bypass Highway, gives easier access to Hanford and gets busy at commute times. I-182 runs through the middle of town.
- Nearby
- South Richland sits between the Kennewick shopping and the Queensgate area off I-182, which has Target, Walmart, the new Costco that opened in 2026, Home Depot, Fairchild Cinemas, Gold's Gym and plenty of restaurants. North Richland has lots of shopping and restaurants too. Badger Mountain's summit trail looks out over the Tri-Cities and both rivers, the Sacagawea Heritage Trail runs along the Columbia, and Kadlec Regional Medical Center is in Richland.
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