Living in Moses Lake North, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Moses Lake North · Census data 2020–2024
Moses Lake North has 4,517 residents with a median age of 29.5. The median household income is $57,602 (41% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $242,200, the median rent is $1,065/month.
Moses Lake North at a glance
- Population
- 4,517
- Median age
- 29.5State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $57,602State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $242,200State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,065/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 35.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.9%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Moses Lake North a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 41% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 13.5%; a poverty rate of 29.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Moses Lake North
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Moses Lake North the median home value is $242,200, 27% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,065 per month, which is 30.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,257 a month in housing costs.
Moses Lake North median household income
The median household income in Moses Lake North is $57,602 and the income per person is $28,706. 29.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Moses Lake North: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,382
- Owner-occupied
- 35.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 64.2%
- Vacant
- 3.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 3.20
Moses Lake North demographics
- Population
- 4,517
- Median age
- 29.5
- Under 18
- 32%
- 65 and older
- 12%
- Households
- 1,331
- Foreign-born
- 7.9%
- Veterans
- 3.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Moses Lake North ›
Education in Moses Lake North
8.9% of adults 25 and older in Moses Lake North have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 3.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Moses Lake North
- Unemployment rate
- 13.5%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 17.2%
- Drive alone
- 68.9%
- Public transit
- 1.5%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.6%
Moses Lake North vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moses Lake North | 4,517 | $57,602 | $242,200 | $1,065 |
| Cascade Valley | 4,609 | $60,715 | — | $1,311 |
| Moses Lake | 26,083 | $74,752 | $310,000 | $1,216 |
| 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 |
| Marine View | 471 | $58,854 | $248,600 | — |
| Wilson Creek | 206 | $63,750 | $162,500 | $786 |
| Warden | 2,581 | $57,743 | $189,900 | $865 |
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What is the median household income in Moses Lake North, WA?
The median household income in Moses Lake North is $57,602, 41% 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 Moses Lake North?
The median home value in Moses Lake North is $242,200, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Moses Lake North?
The median gross rent in Moses Lake North is $1,065 per month, about 30.9% of household income.
Is Moses Lake North, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 41% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 13.5%; a poverty rate of 29.8%.
What is the median age in Moses Lake North?
The median age in Moses Lake North is 29.5 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Moses Lake North?
The average commute to work in Moses Lake North is 20 minutes; 17.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Moses Lake North?
The unemployment rate in Moses Lake North is 13.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Moses Lake North?
8.9% of adults in Moses Lake North 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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