Why call Pasco, Kennewick, or Richland your home?
The Tri Cities are most known for their lush location, great weather and all the many things you can do with in or right outside the city limits. Whether you are looking for water activity, camping, hiking, skiing, horseback riding or golf Tri Cities has something for you. Come enjoy over 300 days of sun in the Eastern side of the state located on the Yakima, Snake and Columbia Rivers. Eastern Washington is rich in agriculture and produces a wide variety of fruits and vegetables including apples, cherries, onions, asparagus and grapes to name a few. There is endless wine country all around making it a great place to visit, enjoy a concert or have a wedding. We are centrally located and only hours away from big cities. With Portland, Seattle and Spokane all in a few hours in either direction you will not miss the big city has to offer while living in a less hectic area. We have one of the most stable job and real estate markets on the West Coast, it’s a great place to raise a family or retire. The recreational activities the area has to offer are endless, you will never want to leave!
Tri-Cities at a Glance:
- Fourth largest Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) in Washington
- Located in southeastern Washington at the confluence of the Columbia, Yakima, and Snake Rivers
- Population of 258,400
- Major communities are Kennewick, Pasco, Richland, and West Richland
- Three hospitals
- Average home selling price is $214,000
- Average household income is $70,004
- Second best city for employment in the U.S. (Manpower, October 2009)
- Tenth in the U.S. in 2011 Best Performing Small Cities (Milken Institute)
- Lowest cost of living in Washington State (ACCRA 2010 Cost of Living Index).
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