Welcome to Tri-Cities, WA

Your local guide to living in Kennewick, Pasco, Richland, and the communities around them.

Thinking about moving to the Tri-Cities, or just getting to know the area? You’re in the right place. This site brings together everything you need to explore the region: city guides, neighborhoods, schools, parks, and the places locals love, all with map links so you can find them easily.

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Explore the Cities

Kennewick
The largest of the Tri-Cities and the region’s hub for shopping, dining, and entertainment, with a wide range of neighborhoods and homes.
Explore Kennewick

Pasco
The fastest-growing of the Tri-Cities, known for new neighborhoods on the west side, a vibrant food scene, and the Tri-Cities Airport.
Explore Pasco

Richland
A science-driven city home to PNNL and WSU Tri-Cities, with beautiful riverfront parks, trails, and strong schools.
Explore Richland

West Richland
A quieter, growing community with larger lots, newer homes, and wine country right next door.
Explore West Richland

Finley
Rural living just southeast of Kennewick, with horse properties, open space, and river access.
Explore Finley

Burbank
A peaceful country community across the Snake River from Pasco, surrounded by rivers and wildlife refuges.
Explore Burbank

Prosser
A charming small town in the heart of wine country, known as the Birthplace of Washington Wine.
Explore Prosser

Benton City
A small town on the Yakima River in the heart of Red Mountain wine country, with affordable homes and room to spread out.
Explore Benton City

Why People Love the Tri-Cities

The Tri-Cities sit where the Columbia, Snake, and Yakima Rivers meet in southeastern Washington. Together with the surrounding communities, it’s a metro area of more than 300,000 people that still feels friendly and easy to get around. Here’s what draws people here:

  • Sunshine: warm, dry summers and far more sunny days than western Washington.
  • Affordability: homes cost much less than in Seattle, Portland, or California.
  • No state income tax: like all of Washington, residents keep more of their paycheck.
  • The rivers: miles of riverfront parks and trails, plus boating, fishing, and paddling.
  • Wine country: dozens of wineries within a short drive, from Red Mountain to Prosser.
  • Short commutes: most drives around the region take 15 to 30 minutes.
  • Strong job market: major employers include PNNL, the Hanford Site, hospitals, agriculture, and a growing number of businesses.

Find Places Fast

Every city guide includes links to Google Maps for neighborhoods, schools, parks, and things to do. Just click a link to see where it is, or get directions straight from your phone. Bookmark this site and come back anytime you need to find your way around.

About This Site

Welcome to Tri-Cities WA was created to help newcomers and locals discover everything the area has to offer. Whether you’re planning a move, just arrived, or have lived here for years, we hope this guide helps you feel at home.