This is a really positive spin on the Tricities as opposed to a more balanced view. Tricities on average isn't providing jobs with high enough income for the average home and current rent prices will makes sure you stay that way. You know a city is very limited when one of the first things mentioned is traveling away from the city. While it is true the Tricities is expanding rapidly, it's also true that it is doing so in an unsustainable way such that in 30 to 50 years the infrastructure currently being built out in these low density suburbs will need more maintenance than the cities will be able to afford which historically has meant raising property tax which is already quite high.
Thank you so much for this excellent presentation on the pros and cons of living in the Tri Cities. My family and I lived in Richland (& West Richland) from 1970 to about 1988, and we really loved the quality of life there. I am considering moving back to Tri Cities, from Albuquerque, NM which is my home town. Unfortunately, Albuquerque has really bad crime problems, lack of police services & responsiveness, a growing homeless population, and shortages of doctors and healthcare professionals. I would appreciate you doing a future video covering aspects of crime issues (and the safest neighborhoods) in the Tri Cities, availability & responsiveness of police and emergency services, availability of healthcare facilities.
I moved here 33 years ago at age 36 , I love it, now retired. I would not move back to Texas if you gave me a home there . This is heaven on earth. No softball size hail , tornadoes, 600 dollar light bills and 300 dollar water bills. My utilitlies here are cheaper now in a 2200 square foot home then they were in Texas in the 1980's with a 1200 square foot home. Wages is another great wages and good health care.
It's very cold in the winter, very hot in the summer but at least it's brown, dead lava flow desert year round. The real upside is the flourishing local methamphetamine market.
If you want more fun facts about our area, here they are. Did you know one of the greatest cinematographers of the golden time of Hollywood, James Wong Howe, grew up in Pasco. His love of photography started there. I found this out just a few weeks ago that Dashiell Hammett(writer of the "Maltese Falcon" and many more great books) based his Joel Cairo- Peter Lorre character from the book/movie on a person he arrested for forgery while working as a Pinkerton detective in Pasco in 1920. It's under the movie Maltese Falcon in Wikipedia in the production notes. I got a big kick out of that. About the wind here, it's not as bad as it used to be when there was a lot of desert to our west and the dirt got kicked up. I've lived here most of my life but stayed to help with my families rental properties. If you know anyone looking for a two bedroom apt, I have a few open. Sorry this text is so long. I liked the Woody thing. Didn't know that. Jack
Thanks for your question! It's great to hear you and your wife are considering the Tri Cities. The schools here have a positive reputation, and I'm sure you'll find a good fit for your kids! Lot's of pride in our schools.
This is a really positive spin on the Tricities as opposed to a more balanced view. Tricities on average isn't providing jobs with high enough income for the average home and current rent prices will makes sure you stay that way. You know a city is very limited when one of the first things mentioned is traveling away from the city. While it is true the Tricities is expanding rapidly, it's also true that it is doing so in an unsustainable way such that in 30 to 50 years the infrastructure currently being built out in these low density suburbs will need more maintenance than the cities will be able to afford which historically has meant raising property tax which is already quite high.
I’m a truck driver and go through Tri Cities every week. Very rude drivers there.
Thank you so much for this excellent presentation on the pros and cons of living in the Tri Cities. My family and I lived in Richland (& West Richland) from 1970 to about 1988, and we really loved the quality of life there. I am considering moving back to Tri Cities, from Albuquerque, NM which is my home town. Unfortunately, Albuquerque has really bad crime problems, lack of police services & responsiveness, a growing homeless population, and shortages of doctors and healthcare professionals.
I would appreciate you doing a future video covering aspects of crime issues (and the safest neighborhoods) in the Tri Cities, availability & responsiveness of police and emergency services, availability of healthcare facilities.
That is a great topic and I will add it to my list of videos
I moved here 33 years ago at age 36 , I love it, now retired. I would not move back to Texas if you gave me a home there . This is heaven on earth. No softball size hail , tornadoes, 600 dollar light bills and 300 dollar water bills. My utilitlies here are cheaper now in a 2200 square foot home then they were in Texas in the 1980's with a 1200 square foot home. Wages is another great wages and good health care.
Thank you for sharing your story, @curtiseggemeyer5681! I'm sure others will appreciate this information. Cheers!
Awesome!
thank you!
It's very cold in the winter, very hot in the summer but at least it's brown, dead lava flow desert year round. The real upside is the flourishing local methamphetamine market.
If you want more fun facts about our area, here they are. Did you know one of the greatest cinematographers of the golden time of Hollywood, James Wong Howe, grew up in Pasco. His love of photography started there.
I found this out just a few weeks ago that Dashiell Hammett(writer of the "Maltese Falcon" and many more great books) based his Joel Cairo- Peter Lorre character from the book/movie on a person he arrested for forgery while working as a Pinkerton detective in Pasco in 1920. It's under the movie Maltese Falcon in Wikipedia in the production notes.
I got a big kick out of that. About the wind here, it's not as bad as it used to be when there was a lot of desert to our west and the dirt got kicked up. I've lived here most of my life but stayed to help with my families rental properties. If you know anyone looking for a two bedroom apt, I have a few open. Sorry this text is so long. I liked the Woody thing. Didn't know that.
Jack
Its fun discovering "artifacts" about the place that you have lived for so many years! Thanks for sharing your fun fact.
Wife and I looking to move here . How are the school systems for elementary age kids?
Thanks for your question! It's great to hear you and your wife are considering the Tri Cities. The schools here have a positive reputation, and I'm sure you'll find a good fit for your kids! Lot's of pride in our schools.
They koo depends where tho
Its def not sunny or even kind of sunny more then 300 days
No Trader Joes , tri cites. Wallula paper mill is closed, i believe. Thank you
She sounds like a failed real estate investor...1st clue? Who moves to tri cities looking for " night life"