At a Glance
Median Income
$81,130
$32,131 per capita
Home Value
$344,700
Zillow: $416,723
Median Rent
$1,201/mo
31.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
355/100K
2,218/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.7%
76.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
10.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
12.4% smoking rate
How Pasco Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pasco's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pasco a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pasco residents earn a median household income of $81,130 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,131. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,416 business establishments, including 479 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pasco is $344,700 , 22% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $416,723. Median rent is $1,201/month, with 31.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1998.
Safety & Crime
Pasco reports 355 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 7% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,218/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
20.7% of adults in Pasco hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
76.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pasco has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population78,446
Median Age30.2 yrs
Density2,014/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born21.6%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$81,130
Per Capita$32,131
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty10.4%
County GDP$16,919M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,362
Housing
A
Home Value$344,700
Rent$1,201
Ownership69.3%
Zillow$416,723
Housing Units24,252
Rent Burden31.2%
Crime
F
Violent355/100K
Property2,218/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault272/100K
Burglary296/100K
Health
Obesity35.8%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,204/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain7.6 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation394 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.7%
High School+76.0%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute22 min
Broadband93.3%
Internet Speed91 Mbps
EV Stations25
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Pasco was founded in 1891.
The median home in Pasco was built in 1998.
The nearest airport is Tri-Cities (0 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
21.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 479 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.