Downtown Pasco offers lots of walkable streets with lots of shopping.
Downtown Pasco offers lots of walkable streets with lots of shopping.
The Sacajawea trail is an iconic walking trail in the city of Pasco.
New construction homes are popular in the city of Pasco.

Pasco, WA Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,303

Population

79,796

Renter Mix

34% Rent

A thriving city on the banks of the Columbia River

River Rural Scenic

Pasco is a vibrant community nestled at the confluence of the Snake and Columbia Rivers near the Oregon state line. Along with neighboring Kennewick and Richland across the river, Pasco forms one corner of Washington’s Tri-Cities, a rapidly-growing region and one of the state’s biggest metropolitan areas. The community features a multitude of options for spending quality time outdoors, from the Sacagawea Heritage Trail to the Downtown Pasco Farmers market to Dust Devils baseball games at Gesa Stadium. Historically an agricultural community, numerous wineries have grown near Pasco in recent years as well. Frequent travelers will love the convenience offered by Tri-Cities Airport, which provides a direct link to cities as far out as Los Angeles, Denver, and Minneapolis.

Explore the City

Downtown Pasco offers lots of walkable streets with lots of shopping.

The Sacajawea trail is an iconic walking trail in the city of Pasco.

New construction homes are popular in the city of Pasco.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$81,326

Average: $100,992

Education

12,700

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

38,208

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.

Median Age

32 Years

Largest Age Group

10-19 Years

Approximately 18% of Residents

Under 20

33%

Over 65

11%

Housing Distribution

Pasco has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
34%
Non-Renters
66%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%

Rent Trends

As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Pasco, WA is $931 for a studio, $1,304 for one bedroom, $1,612 for two bedrooms, and $1,876 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pasco has increased by 0.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,304/month
738 Sq Ft
House
$2,336/month
1,568 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,730/month
802 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,942/month
1,376 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Pasco, WA

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Pasco, WA is 4.5% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Pasco is 15.9% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $931 - $1,876. You can expect to pay 5.6% more for groceries, 18.4% less for utilities, and 19.3% more for transportation.

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Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

20 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Schools

Edwin Markham Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

198 Students

Ruth Livingston Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

578 Students

Ruth Livingston Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

578 Students

Three Rivers Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

622 Students

Rosalind Franklin STEM Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

517 Students

Ray Reynolds Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,262 Students

Chiawana Senior High School

Public

Grades 6-12

2,999 Students

Mcloughlin Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,078 Students

Stevens Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

988 Students

Internet Pasco Academy of Learning

Public

Grades K-8

58 Students

Chiawana Senior High School

Public

Grades 6-12

2,999 Students

New Horizons High School

Public

Grades 6-12

319 Students

Pasco Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,376 Students

Sageview High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,196 Students

Ugrad ESD123 Re-Engagement Program

Public

Grades 9-12

354 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Zintel Canyon
  • Sacajawea State Park
  • The REACH Interpretive Center
  • McNary National Wildlife Refuge

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Tri-Cities

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.