Pasco, WA

Pasco WA scores 60/100 on safety (below average). Crime is near the national average. Expect more property crime (car break-ins, package theft) than a quiet suburb.

Detail: overall crime index 100 (100 = avg); violent crime index 87; property crime index 113. Indexes near 100 track a typical U.S. load. Higher means more crime pressure on that category.

School quality varies by neighborhood in Pasco. Check GreatSchools.org or your local district for current ratings before you choose a ZIP.

Typical rent in Pasco is about $1,227/month (moderate). At $1,227/month for a typical unit, you need about $44,172+ in household income to rent comfortably without stretching (3× rent × 12). Typical home value: $376,300.

Median household income is $85,586, property taxes run about 1.45%, and homes typically sell in around 28 days. Local median income ($85,586) clears the $44,172 comfort line for that rent.

Walk Score 68 (Somewhat Walkable); transit score 42 (Some Transit).

Average temperature is about 66°F (highs near 78°F, lows near 54°F).

You can be outside most of the year without extreme gear. Heating and cooling costs are usually moderate compared with hotter or colder metros. If you visit, go in winter or midsummer (not only in spring) to see the extremes.

Who tends to thrive in Pasco: (1) Renters who want $1,227/month housing without coastal prices (comfort income is about $44,172) (2) Tech and finance workers (the job market is real and no state income tax compounds that advantage at higher salaries) (3) Households earning $44,172+ who can clear the 3× rent rule at $1,227/month (4) Movers with a locked job offer in Pasco who already priced rent and commute

Who should look elsewhere: (1) People with young kids who want to let them roam freely (crime pressure is real here; safety 60/100) (2) Households expecting top marks on rent and safety at once (Pasco does not clear every bar) (3) People who will not research ZIP-level crime maps before leasing

Income sniff test: clear about $44,172 household income for $1,227/month rent. Under that, pick a cheaper ZIP or a different city.

Pasco scores 60/100 on safety with $1,227/month typical rent. Run the numbers against your income before committing.