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Pomeroy, Washington, in Garfield county, is 75 miles E of Kennewick, Washington (center to center) and 236 miles E of Seattle, Washington. The city is home to some 1,517 residents.
In Pomeroy, about 58% of adults are married.
You'll see many senior citizens in Pomeroy.
In 2000, Pomeroy had a median family income of $38,750.
The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Pomeroy.
According to the 2000 census, 76% of the housing in Pomeroy was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the city as the average housing age is high. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in Pomeroy. In the city you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.
In Pomeroy, 84% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in Pomeroy it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. The relatively short commuting times in the city let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).
Pomeroy strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Washington):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 3% |  |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. State) | Top 7% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State) | Top 14% | |
Comparing Pomeroy to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):
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