Living in Moses Lake, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Moses Lake · Census data 2020–2024
Moses Lake has 26,083 residents with a median age of 32.3. The median household income is $74,752 (24% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $310,000, the median rent is $1,216/month.
Moses Lake at a glance
- Population
- 26,083
- Median age
- 32.3State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $74,752State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $310,000State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,216/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 61.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.4%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Moses Lake a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Washington median; a poverty rate of 15.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Moses Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Moses Lake the median home value is $310,000, 7% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,216 per month, which is 28.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,789 a month in housing costs.
Moses Lake median household income
The median household income in Moses Lake is $74,752 and the income per person is $35,449. 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Moses Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 10,607
- Owner-occupied
- 61.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.8%
- Vacant
- 4.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 2.55
Moses Lake demographics
- Population
- 26,083
- Median age
- 32.3
- Under 18
- 27.7%
- 65 and older
- 13.3%
- Households
- 10,092
- Foreign-born
- 7.6%
- Veterans
- 10.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Moses Lake ›
Education in Moses Lake
21.4% of adults 25 and older in Moses Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 5.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Moses Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 7.1%
- Drive alone
- 80.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.3%
Moses Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moses Lake | 26,083 | $74,752 | $310,000 | $1,216 |
| Cascade Valley | 4,609 | $60,715 | — | $1,311 |
| Moses Lake North | 4,517 | $57,602 | $242,200 | $1,065 |
| Marine View | 471 | $58,854 | $248,600 | — |
| Warden | 2,581 | $57,743 | $189,900 | $865 |
| 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 |
| Wilson Creek | 206 | $63,750 | $162,500 | $786 |
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What is the median household income in Moses Lake, WA?
The median household income in Moses Lake is $74,752, 24% 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?
The median home value in Moses Lake is $310,000, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Moses Lake?
The median gross rent in Moses Lake is $1,216 per month, about 28.7% of household income.
Is Moses Lake, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Washington median; a poverty rate of 15.8%.
What is the median age in Moses Lake?
The median age in Moses Lake is 32.3 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Moses Lake?
The average commute to work in Moses Lake is 18 minutes; 7.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Moses Lake?
The unemployment rate in Moses Lake is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Moses Lake?
21.4% of adults in Moses Lake 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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