The Tri-Cities MSA is the 4th Largest Metropolitan Statistical Area in the state of Washington. The Tri-Cities is located in southeast Washington and is situated at the confluence of the Columbia, Snake and Yakima Rivers.  With a population of 248,400, the major communities are Kennewick, Pasco, Richland and West Richland. 

Climate
The Tri-City region enjoys approximately 300 days of sunshine per year. With a pleasant desert climate typified by warm summers and moderate winter temperatures, the Tri-Cities region has a markedly different weather pattern than locations on the coastal side of the Cascade Mountains, and more moderate seasons than many other inland locations. Although climatically a desert, the Tri-Cities area has an abundance of water. The Columbia, Snake and Yakima Rivers are central to the area’s agricultural production, and are an important component to the variety of recreational activities available in the region.

                        Average | High | Low |
January                     33      39     25
July                           75       91     59
Annual Precipitation 8.4 Inches   
Sunny Days 300+   
Source: Weather Reports.com, March 2010

Household Income and Spending
Average Household Income: $64,124 
Average Household Expenditure: $51,533 
Source: Demographics Now, August, 2010

Housing
Average Selling Price (July 2010): $219,400 
Number of Active Listings (Single Family): 1,100 
Average Apartment Rent (2 BDRM, 2 Bath): $751 
Source: Tri-City Association of Realtors, August 2010 
ACCRA, 2nd Quarter 2010, Published August 2010

Major Employers

Government Affiliated
2013 Employment Data, WA State Employment Security Dept