Living in Ephrata, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ephrata · Census data 2020–2024
Ephrata has 8,560 residents with a median age of 31.9. The median household income is $69,551 (29% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $252,000, the median rent is $1,106/month.
Ephrata at a glance
- Population
- 8,560
- Median age
- 31.9State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $69,551State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $252,000State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,106/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 65.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.8%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Ephrata a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 20.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Ephrata
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ephrata the median home value is $252,000, 24% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,106 per month, which is 27.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,402 a month in housing costs.
Ephrata median household income
The median household income in Ephrata is $69,551 and the income per person is $28,155. 20.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Ephrata: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,347
- Owner-occupied
- 65.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.8%
- Vacant
- 3.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.60
Ephrata demographics
- Population
- 8,560
- Median age
- 31.9
- Under 18
- 32.4%
- 65 and older
- 13.4%
- Households
- 3,224
- Foreign-born
- 6.1%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ephrata ›
Education in Ephrata
16.8% of adults 25 and older in Ephrata have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 7.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ephrata
- Unemployment rate
- 6.1%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 5.8%
- Drive alone
- 82.8%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 92%
Ephrata vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ephrata | 8,560 | $69,551 | $252,000 | $1,106 |
| Lakeview | 1,584 | $45,787 | $195,200 | $1,065 |
| Soap Lake | 1,508 | $48,125 | $250,000 | $599 |
| Moses Lake North | 4,517 | $57,602 | $242,200 | $1,065 |
| Cascade Valley | 4,609 | $60,715 | — | $1,311 |
| Quincy | 7,998 | $87,902 | $336,800 | $1,161 |
| Moses Lake | 26,083 | $74,752 | $310,000 | $1,216 |
| Wilson Creek | 206 | $63,750 | $162,500 | $786 |
| George | 669 | $55,000 | $155,000 | $940 |
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What is the median household income in Ephrata, WA?
The median household income in Ephrata is $69,551, 29% lower than the Washington median of $98,141 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Ephrata?
The median home value in Ephrata is $252,000, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Ephrata?
The median gross rent in Ephrata is $1,106 per month, about 27.9% of household income.
Is Ephrata, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 20.8%.
What is the median age in Ephrata?
The median age in Ephrata is 31.9 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Ephrata?
The average commute to work in Ephrata is 21 minutes; 5.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ephrata?
The unemployment rate in Ephrata is 6.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ephrata?
16.8% of adults in Ephrata have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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