Median Age
32 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
33%
Over 65
11%
Pasco
Pasco, WA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,273
Population
79,796
Renter Mix
34% Rent
A thriving city on the banks of the Columbia River
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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
The Sacajawea trail is an iconic walking trail in the city of Pasco.
New construction homes are popular in the city of Pasco.
Downtown Pasco offers lots of walkable streets with lots of shopping.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$81,326
Average: $100,992
Education
12,700
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
38,208
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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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 April 2026, the average apartment rent in Pasco, WA is $931 for a studio, $1,281 for one bedroom, $1,528 for two bedrooms, and $1,873 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pasco has decreased by -3.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,281/month
737 Sq Ft
House
$2,290/month
1,700 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Pasco, WA is 4.1% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Pasco is 16.2% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $931 - $1,873. You can expect to pay 7.2% more for groceries, 18.0% less for utilities, and 20.0% more for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Pasco, WA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
198 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
578 Students
Rosalind Franklin STEM Elementary
Public
Grades PK-5
517 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
462 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
579 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,262 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
2,999 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,078 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
988 Students
Internet Pasco Academy of Learning
Public
Grades K-8
58 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
2,999 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,376 Students
Ugrad ESD123 Re-Engagement Program
Public
Grades 9-12
214 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Zintel Canyon
- Sacajawea State Park
- The REACH Interpretive Center
- McNary National Wildlife Refuge
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Tri-Cities
Colleges
Top Apartments in Pasco
Houses for Rent in Pasco
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 February 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.