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Pasco, Washington

city · Franklin County

At a glance

79,575
Population
$376,300
Median home value (all homes)
24% above U.S. median
$421,383
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,227/mo
Median rent
9% below U.S. median
$85,586
Median household income
9% above U.S. median
22.5 min
Average commute
93.9%
Homes with broadband
22.19%
Locations with fiber available
5.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 107 — 7% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing42% above
Goods & services2% above
Utilities6% below
Taxes50% below
Insurance24% below
Commute cost14% above
For business: Washington is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 4/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college41 mi
Nearest technical college2 mi
High school graduates76.7%
College graduates21.4%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Pasco Economic Development
The City of Pasco's Community & Economic Development (CED) Department promotes development through land use planning, housing improvements, property maintenance, and enforcement of construction regulations. The department aims to enhance economic opportunities and livability for Pasco residents and involves the public through forums and open houses.
state Economic Alliance Snohomish County
Economic Alliance Snohomish County creates economic growth and opportunities through leadership, collaboration, advocacy and support, encouraging business, partnerships, jobs and growth by collaborating with stakeholders throughout Snohomish County. It is described as a catalyst for economic vitality, resulting in stronger communities.
state Klickitat County Eco Development
Klickitat County Economic Development promotes business in Klickitat County, highlighting infrastructure investments, industrial sites, and a favorable location for locating a business.
state Washington Eco Dev Association
Washington Economic Development Association (WEDA) is Washington State’s only trade association laser-focused on economic development, committed to recovering, retaining, recruiting and expanding jobs and reinvestment in Washington State. WEDA's members include economic development organizations, cities, counties, ports, tribes, businesses, education and community-based organizations that prioritize economic development, and the association advocates for development opportunities in state legislative and regulatory arenas.
state Washington State Department of Commerce
As the state’s economic development agency, the Washington State Department of Commerce focuses on strengthening key industries, expanding international trade, helping small businesses grow, providing training to a new generation of workers, providing access to funding, and supporting the work of local economic development partners in all 39 Washington counties.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateNo

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