Life in Pasco research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Pasco over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Pasco:
The population in Pasco is 78,446.
The median home value in Pasco is $415,376.
The median income in Pasco is $81,130.
The cost of living in Pasco is 104 which is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Pasco is $1,201.
The unemployment rate in Pasco is 5.2%.
The poverty rate in Pasco is 12.6%.
The average high in Pasco is 65.4° and the average low is 41.9°.
Crime in Pasco summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Pasco. Key points include:
There were 2,056 total crimes in Pasco in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Pasco is 2,543.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Pasco is 347.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Pasco is 2,195.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Pasco is 20.01% above the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw | Pasco / 100k People | Washington / 100k People | National / 100k People | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 2,056 | 2,543.4 | 2,792.6 | 2,119.2 | 
| Violent Crime | 281 | 347.6 | 326.1 | 359.0 | 
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.8 | 5.0 | 
| Robbery | 44 | 54.4 | 67.5 | 61.0 | 
| Aggravated Assault | 215 | 266.0 | 217.0 | 256.0 | 
| Property Crime | 1,775 | 2,195.7 | 2,466.5 | 1,760.0 | 
| Burglary | 239 | 295.7 | 398.8 | 229.0 | 
| Larceny | 1,178 | 1,457.2 | 1,634.2 | 1,272.0 | 
| Car Theft | 358 | 442.9 | 433.5 | 259.0 | 
Cost of living in Pasco summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Pasco. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Washington. Key points include:
The cost of living in Pasco is 104 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Pasco is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Pasco is $415,376.
The median income in Pasco is $81,130.
| Living Expense | Pasco | Washington | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 118 | 100 | |
| Services | 94 | 111 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 104 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 118 | 122 | 100 | |
| Housing | 114 | 135 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 117 | 124 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 88 | 91 | 100 | |
The average high in Pasco is 65.4° and the average low is 41.9°.
There are 27.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 7.9 inches of precipitation each year with 2.8 inches of snow.
| Stat | Pasco | 
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 65.4 | 
| Average Annual Low | 41.9 | 
| Annual Precipitation Days | 27.0 | 
| Average Annual Precipitation | 7.9 | 
| Average Annual Snowfall | 2.8 | 
 
        
       
        
       
        
       
        
       
        
      The current population in Pasco is 78,446. The population has increased 45.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change | 
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 78,446 | 1.5% | 
| 2022 | 77,274 | 1.1% | 
| 2021 | 76,398 | 2.9% | 
| 2020 | 74,266 | 1.9% | 
| 2019 | 72,899 | 1.4% | 
| 2018 | 71,858 | 1.8% | 
| 2017 | 70,607 | 3.0% | 
| 2016 | 68,567 | 1.7% | 
| 2015 | 67,391 | 2.3% | 
| 2014 | 65,858 | 3.6% | 
| 2013 | 63,560 | 5.9% | 
| 2012 | 60,024 | 5.1% | 
| 2011 | 57,120 | 5.6% | 
| 2010 | 54,116 | - | 
35.0% White with 27,469 White residents.
1.9% African American with 1,470 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 173 American Indian residents.
1.7% Asian with 1,323 Asian residents.
0.2% Hawaiian with 121 Hawaiian residents.
0.6% Other with 470 Other residents.
3.3% Two Or More with 2,588 Two Or More residents.
57.2% Hispanic with 44,832 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Pasco | WA | USA | 
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 35.0% | 64.3% | 58.2% | 
| African American | 1.9% | 3.8% | 12.0% | 
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 
| Asian | 1.7% | 9.3% | 5.7% | 
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 
| Other | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 
| Two Or More | 3.3% | 6.5% | 3.9% | 
| Hispanic | 57.2% | 14.1% | 19.0% | 
Pasco is 49.6% female with 38,891 female residents.
Pasco is 50.4% male with 39,554 male residents.
| Gender | Pasco | WA | USA | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 49.6% | 50.5% | 
| Male | 50.4% | 50.4% | 49.5% | 
15.0% of adults in Pasco completed < 9th grade.
10.0% of adults in Pasco completed 9-12th grade.
26.0% of adults in Pasco completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Pasco completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Pasco completed associate's degree.
13.0% of adults in Pasco completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Pasco completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Pasco completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Pasco completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Pasco | WA | USA | 
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 15.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% | 
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% | 
| High School / GED | 26.0% | 22.0% | 26.0% | 
| Some College | 20.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% | 
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% | 
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 24.0% | 21.0% | 
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% | 
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% | 
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% | 
4.2% of households in Pasco earn Less than $10,000.
2.1% of households in Pasco earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.2% of households in Pasco earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.2% of households in Pasco earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.2% of households in Pasco earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.2% of households in Pasco earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.9% of households in Pasco earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.4% of households in Pasco earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.1% of households in Pasco earn $150,000 to $199,999.
10.5% of households in Pasco earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Pasco | WA | USA | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.2% | 3.8% | 4.9% | 
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.1% | 2.7% | 3.6% | 
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.2% | 4.9% | 6.6% | 
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.2% | 5.3% | 6.8% | 
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.2% | 8.6% | 10.4% | 
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.2% | 14.6% | 15.7% | 
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.9% | 12.6% | 12.7% | 
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.4% | 19.2% | 17.4% | 
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.1% | 11.3% | 9.3% | 
| $200,000 or more | 10.5% | 17.2% | 12.6% |