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Pasco, WA

Pasco, WA.

Population: 87,044 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Pasco, WA is $416,789 — up 0.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $430,000 after a median 51 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,650/month. 33 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with cold wave, heat wave, ice storm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$416,789

Typical home value

+0.3%

1-year change

51

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$416,789
1-year appreciation
+0.3%
3-year appreciation
+1.2%
5-year appreciation
+15.4%
10-year appreciation
+106.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Feb 2025)
$421,642
House Price Index (state)
596.1 (-1.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$430,000
Median list price
$445,000
Median price per sqft
$263
1-year sale-price change
+0.7%
Median days on market
51 days
Homes sold (recent period)
274
For-sale inventory
230
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
291
1-year forecast
-0.6%
Days to pending
54 days
New listings (monthly)
71

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,650/mo
1-year rent change
-0.7%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,094/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,230/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,487/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,051/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,341/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
33
Elementary schools
20
Middle schools
4
High schools
7
Avg student-teacher ratio
17.3 : 1
School districts serving the area
Educational Service District 123, Pasco School District, Star School District No. 054
Schools include
UGRAD ESD123 RE-ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM, Edwin Markham Elementary, Emerson Elementary, Longfellow Elementary, Mark Twain Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, heat wave, ice storm, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone C
NFIP flood claims on record
1
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 86% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
22.1%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Pasco Sanitary Landfill (9.7 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
55.0°F
Average high
66.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
8.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
23
Days with Good air quality
312
Days with Moderate air quality
46
Highest AQI recorded (year)
109

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
18.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
452
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
18,710
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
18,611

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Ice Age Floods National Geologic Trail (13 mi)
National parks include
Ice Age Floods National Geologic Trail, Whitman Mission National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Columbia Ag 2 Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tri Cities Airport (PSC) (11 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
LOURDES MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-135 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2000
Housing built before 1970
21.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
50.1%
Median annual property tax
$2,780
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
77.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
30,969
Average weekly wage
$1,069
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
768

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

PascoState medianUS median
Typical home value$416,789$498,615$288,527
Median sale price$430,000$510,000$325,000
Median days on market51 days29 days51 days
Typical rent$1,650/mo$2,057/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,780$3,381$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Pasco, WA?
$416,789.
What is the median sale price in Pasco, WA?
$430,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Pasco, WA?
Median days on market: 51 days.
What is typical rent in Pasco, WA?
Typical rent: $1,650/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Pasco, WA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, heat wave, ice storm, inland flooding.
Is Pasco, WA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Pasco, WA. 1 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claim is on record; the most common zone among them is C. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Pasco, WA?
Risk to homes is higher than 86% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Pasco, WA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Pasco, WA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Pasco, WA?
33 schools (20 elementary, 4 middle, 7 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Pasco, WA walkable?
Walkability index: 18.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Pasco, WA?
Good. Median AQI: 23. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Pasco, WA?
Regional Price Parity: 107.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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