Washington Real Estate & Relocation Guide

Pasco, Washington

Population: 32,066

Located in Franklin County

Pasco, Washington

Welcome to the Tri-Cities (Kennewick, Richland and Pasco Washington). Our location at the confluence of the Columbia, Snake and Yakima Rivers creates some of the most beautiful stretches of water in the state. Combine that with more than 300 days of sunshine a year and you've got the ideal spot for all your favorite water sports. Boating, fishing, water-skiing, jet-skiing, swimming, inner-tubing...the list goes on and on!

July temperatures average 94 degrees in the day and 60 degrees at night. The median low temperature in winter is 33.5 degrees. Because of the mild climate, this is also a gardener's paradise. The mild climate has allowed development of one of the fastest growing segments of our economic base. Premium wines have sprung up throughout the region, challenging traditional California wineries for quality and variety. Additionally, the climate allows nearly year round golf on the many fine golf courses in the area.

The economy is well diversified centered on a strong commercial base, energy and agricultural industries.

The City of Pasco is located at the confluence of the Columbia, Yakima and Snake Rivers. Because of its location, Pasco is considered the gateway to the agriculturally rich Columbia Basin. The proximity of Grand Coulee Dam, the largest hydroelectric dam in the United States, has unlocked a wealth of agricultural possibilities for the Pasco area.

A scenic drive through the local farm country will reveal a fresh array of the area's finest produce including, tender asparagus, onions, potatoes, crisp, delicious apples, luscious cherries and sun-drenched wine grapes, to name only a few.

Pasco enjoys nearly 300 days of sunshine throughout the year. Great weather, combined with the area's inviting waterways, enables residents and visitors alike to enjoy a multitude of outdoor activities from water sports to golf and wine touring to outdoor theater. The Franklin County Historical Museum, Municipal Golf Course, Trade, Recreation and Agricultural Center, Farmers Market, three public swimming pools and region's largest sporting complex are among the attractions that set Pasco apart from neighboring communities. Pasco is also home to the area's only bus and train depot, regional airport and barge system.

Area attractions include Sacagawea State Park, 22 miles of well maintained, riverfront bike paths, Ice Harbor Dam, the Columbia River Exhibition of History, Science and Technology Museum, the McNary Wildlife Refuge, Palouse Falls and over 50 wineries within a 50 mile radius.