Pasco, Washington
Growing Tri-Cities hub
U.S. News (2025)
#62 Best Places to Live
Forbes (2024)
#12 Fastest Growing Cities
WhereAtHome Score
69.2
D+out of 100
Overview
Pasco is part of Washington's Tri-Cities region, one of the fastest-growing areas in the state. The Columbia River provides irrigation for agriculture, while Hanford nuclear site and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory provide technical jobs. Affordable housing and sunny weather attract newcomers from Seattle.
Key Highlights
- Part of fast-growing Tri-Cities
- Affordable compared to Western WA
- Sunny desert climate (300+ sunny days)
- No state income tax
- Columbia River recreation
- Growing wine industry
Key Metrics
2024 Presidential Election
Franklin County (county-level results)
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Climate
Summer High
92°F
Winter Low
28°F
Annual Rainfall
7"
Sunny Days
300
Amenities & Infrastructure
28+ Parks
Green spaces and recreation
2 Major Hospitals
Healthcare access
1 Universities
Higher education institutions
Public Transit Available
Bus, rail, or metro service
Major Employers
Score Breakdown
6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.
Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)
How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)
Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)
Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)
Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)
Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)
Location
Compare with another city
Start ComparisonLast Updated: 2026-07-01
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.
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