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Pasco, WA

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Pasco, WA

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Demographics

Majority HispanicSimpson's Diversity Index: 55
Population78,446
Foreign Born13.6%
Population Density2,013people per mi²
Median Age30.2 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
GrowingSince 2010, this city's population has grown with relatively minor shifts in racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

111/100

11% above national average

A-

The Real Cost of Living in Pasco, Washington

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $19k$36k
Comfortable $67k$98k
Luxury $125k+$194k+
Elite (Top 5%) $147k+$228k+
Affordability Ratio

82%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean93%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
38
Poor
3
Negative
2

Groceries

0 within 10 miles

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

0 within 20 miles

Airport

SEA — Seattle–Tacoma International

171.1mi

Post Office

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

1 private club within 10 miles.

Golf0 
Camping6Nearest 6 mi
Marina0 
Winery0 
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range0 

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$81k+7.7%
8% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$1.1M
63% above US avg
College Educated
20.7%
41% below US avg
WFH
6.9%
52% below US avg
Homeownership
69.3%
6% above US avg
Median Home
$345k
22% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
C
Moderate

Crime rates similar to the national median for U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
19.7
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
+3.0%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+26.3%
Homicide
0.05 / 1k Residents78% above state avg
Robbery
0.60 / 1k Residents26% above state avg
Aggravated Assault
2.30 / 1k Residents27% above state avg

Property Crime

5yr−20.3%
Burglary
2.16 / 1k Residents26% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
12.08 / 1k Residents7% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
1.99 / 1k Residents14% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+10Leans Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Pasco, Washington
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B-
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
C-
Weak10.7% of income
Property Rights
C-
FairIJ Grade C-
Firearm Rights
F
PoorFPC Grade F
Homeschooling
D-
PoorHigh regulation

Energy independence: Importer (55% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A+
Fully OpenRetail sales legal
Gambling Laws
A
Broadly OpenCasinos · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A+
Fully LegalRecreational

Homesteading

Growing Season218 days291 frost-free
Annual Rainfall10.4"
Elevation400 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
B
Defensible

Workable tactical position. Some exposure to population density or targets, but generally defensible in a crisis.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
A+
Great845 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor2,013/sq mi
Fallout Danger
B+
Fair2 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
D
PoorInland Flooding, Heat Wave, Cold Wave, Earthquake, Wildfire
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 189 mi · coast 179 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$32.5M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CitySeattle737k people are 177 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital187 miOlympia, WA
Nearest Prison24 mi1 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T11:15:38.000Z

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