Tri-Cities & Southeast Washington
Pasco, Washington
City
Franklin County seat at the river confluence
Pasco is the Franklin County seat and the eastern Tri-Cities city, at the meeting of the Snake, Columbia and Yakima rivers, with a strong agricultural and logistics economy.
History & Local Character
Incorporated in 1891, Pasco grew as a Northern Pacific rail town and remains a rail and shipping center.
Housing & Real Estate
Older downtown homes, new subdivisions and apartments near the airport.
Restaurants & Shopping
Downtown and the Court Street corridor hold taquerias, bakeries and family restaurants.
Schools & Education
Pasco School District serves the city.
Parks & Recreation
Sacajawea State Park, Wade Park and the riverfront trail serve residents.
Transportation & Accessibility
US 395, I-182 and SR 12 meet in Pasco; the Tri-Cities Airport sits on the city's north side.
Local Businesses
Food processing, rail and trucking, farm suppliers and restaurants.
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Nearby Attractions
- Sacajawea State Park
- Columbia River
- Tri-Cities Airport
- Snake River confluence
Advantages & Considerations
Advantages
- Very affordable housing
- Logistics and agriculture jobs
- Central river access
Considerations
- Hot summers
- Rail and truck traffic
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do the Snake and Columbia rivers meet?
The Snake River joins the Columbia at Sacajawea State Park in Pasco, where the Yakima River also enters nearby.