The City of Pasco is part of the Tri-Cities region located in southeast Washington. The Tri-Cities has a population of more than 275,000 and is one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas and in the top ranks of high technology communities in the nation.
A thriving community of more than 72,000, Pasco has seen tremendous growth in the last decade, along with an increased sense of community and public safety. With the growth in the Aesthetic and recreational charisma surrounded by natural beauty makes this desert community rich in agriculture and a popular recreation destination. While the metropolitan economy is largely influenced by clean-up of the nearby Hanford Nuclear Reservation, Pasco’s economy is substantially influenced by agriculture (raw production as well as value-added processing) and distribution (railroad, barge, air and highway).
Great weather, combined with the area’s inviting waterways, enables residents and visitors to enjoy a multitude of outdoor activities. Many other activities are within driving distance: three hours to Seattle, Portland or Spokane, two hours to skiing; and nearby hunting, fishing, golfing, hiking, biking and wine tasting.
