Living in Tri-Cities
Tri-Cities is a city in Washington, United States, home to 244,036 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are commuters (top 4%, #232 of 6,227), low-income households (top 6%, #512 of 9,771), first-time home buyers (top 10%, #739 of 8,006).
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- On the shortest day the sun is up for 8 h 36 min and sets around 1:13; in late June it sets around 5:52.
How Tri-Cities ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Washington | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 50 | #5,465 of 11,898 | #184 of 310 | Map |
| Low-income household | 61 | #512 of 9,771 | #1 of 256 | Map |
| Low-income family | 53 | #2,515 of 8,006 | #12 of 225 | Map |
| Single parent | 54 | #2,296 of 6,237 | #53 of 182 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 56 | #6,543 of 9,474 | #240 of 264 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 58 | #5,219 of 9,474 | #219 of 264 | Map |
| Early retiree | 52 | #8,240 of 10,762 | #248 of 282 | Map |
| Single professional | 55 | #2,365 of 4,537 | #71 of 155 | Map |
| Young professional | 58 | #2,259 of 4,444 | #64 of 156 | Map |
| DINKS | 48 | #2,548 of 3,053 | #86 of 105 | Map |
| Remote worker | 63 | #1,378 of 7,271 | #24 of 201 | Map |
| Commuter | 79 | #232 of 6,227 | #5 of 219 | Map |
| Car-free household | 72 | #592 of 3,933 | #15 of 137 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 61 | #739 of 8,006 | #1 of 225 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 55 | #1,827 of 12,111 | #1 of 313 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 52 | #2,260 of 4,114 | #66 of 145 | Map |
| Expat professional | 49 | #4,564 of 7,271 | #147 of 201 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 48 | #6,898 of 9,474 | #242 of 264 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 18 | #17,232 of 18,063 | #377 of 421 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 33 | #5,113 of 16,523 | #252 of 390 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 29 | #14,129 of 18,063 | #150 of 421 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 46 | #9,273 of 16,523 | #300 of 390 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 60 | #4,592 of 21,167 | #120 of 472 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 61 | #7,035 of 12,111 | #199 of 313 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 62 | #4,121 of 12,111 | #146 of 313 | Map |
| Digital native | 59 | #1,105 of 4,750 | #19 of 160 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Kennewick 6 km
- Pasco 7 km
- Richland (Washington) 8 km
- West Richland 14 km
- Finley 16 km
- Umatilla (Oregon) 38 km
- Prosser 44 km
- Hermiston 46 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.