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Relocation to the Tri-Cities

The Tri-Cities is a great place to raise a family, start a new business, continue your education, or retire. Residents enjoy the Tri-Cities' unique local flavor, excellent school system, virtually non-existent traffic congestion, low crime rate, annual precipitation of less than seven inches, diverse outdoor recreational opportunities, and limitless regional attractions. Families have many housing choices from established neighborhoods to new construction developments. Whether you have animals and love the country life, or want to live next to a golf course, on the river, or near shopping and business, there is a home waiting for you in our community.

Tri-Cities at a Glance:

  • Fourth largest Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) in Washington
  • Located in southeastern Washington at the confluence of the Columbia, Yakima, and Snake Rivers
  • Population of 258,400
  • Major communities are Kennewick, Pasco, Richland, and West Richland
  • Three hospitals
  • Average home selling price is $204,700 (as of June 2011)
  • Average household income is $68,163
  • Second best city for employment in the U.S. (Manpower, October 2009)
  • Tenth in the U.S. in 2011 Best Performing Small Cities (Milken Institute)
  • Lowest cost of living in Washington State (ACCRA 2010 Cost of Living Index).

On your next visit to the Tri-Cities, stop by the Tri-Cities Business & Visitor Center for relocation information on the Tri-Cities. In the meantime, to receive a free relocation packet on the Tri-Cities, click here, or call 800-254-5824.

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Local Wineries

Known as "The Heart of Washington Wine Country,"® the Tri-Cities region is home to more than 160 wineries within a one-hour drive. Visitors can sample award winning wines or enjoy a spectacular landscape of vineyards.

 

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