Living in West Pasco, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Pasco · Census data 2020–2024
West Pasco has 1,122 residents with a median age of 49. The median household income is $120,341 (23% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $470,100.
West Pasco is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Pasco at a glance
- Population
- 1,122
- Median age
- 49State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $120,341State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $470,100State: $564,600
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.9%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is West Pasco a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 23% higher than the Washington median; home values 17% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 5%.
Cons: Unemployment of 5.3%.
The weather is best in April to June and September.
Cost of living in West Pasco
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Pasco the median home value is $470,100, 41% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,828 a month in housing costs.
West Pasco median household income
The median household income in West Pasco is $120,341 and the income per person is $55,010. 5% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in West Pasco: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 588
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 31.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.77
31.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that West Pasco has many vacation and second homes.
West Pasco demographics
- Population
- 1,122
- Median age
- 49
- Under 18
- 23%
- 65 and older
- 18.8%
- Households
- 405
- Foreign-born
- 2.5%
- Veterans
- 10.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Pasco ›
Education in West Pasco
26.9% of adults 25 and older in West Pasco have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 5.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Pasco
- Unemployment rate
- 5.3%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 4.2%
- Drive alone
- 91.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.1%
West Pasco vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Pasco | 1,122 | $120,341 | $470,100 | — |
| Pasco | 79,575 | $85,586 | $376,300 | $1,227 |
| Kennewick | 85,295 | $73,576 | $370,700 | $1,240 |
| Richland | 62,753 | $95,813 | $436,700 | $1,468 |
| Finley | 5,634 | $92,231 | $382,500 | $1,099 |
| Burbank | 3,589 | $93,158 | $412,900 | $1,045 |
| West Richland | 17,586 | $119,892 | $448,300 | $1,590 |
| Benton City | 3,695 | $63,542 | $355,200 | $848 |
| Basin City | 1,176 | $59,840 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in West Pasco, WA?
The median household income in West Pasco is $120,341, 23% higher than the Washington median of $98,141 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in West Pasco?
The median home value in West Pasco is $470,100, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
Is West Pasco, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 23% higher than the Washington median; home values 17% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 5%. Minuses: unemployment of 5.3%.
What is the median age in West Pasco?
The median age in West Pasco is 49 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in West Pasco?
The average commute to work in West Pasco is 21 minutes; 4.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Pasco?
The unemployment rate in West Pasco is 5.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Pasco?
26.9% of adults in West Pasco have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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