Living in Prosser, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Prosser · Census data 2020–2024
Prosser has 6,305 residents with a median age of 33.1. The median household income is $76,985 (22% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $314,000, the median rent is $944/month.
Prosser at a glance
- Population
- 6,305
- Median age
- 33.1State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $76,985State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $314,000State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $944/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 54.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.3%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Prosser a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 44% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 8%; a poverty rate of 16.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Prosser
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Prosser the median home value is $314,000, 6% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $944 per month, which is 29% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,604 a month in housing costs.
Prosser median household income
The median household income in Prosser is $76,985 and the income per person is $30,344. 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Prosser: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,437
- Owner-occupied
- 54.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.6%
- Vacant
- 8.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.82
Prosser demographics
- Population
- 6,305
- Median age
- 33.1
- Under 18
- 28.5%
- 65 and older
- 14.8%
- Households
- 2,233
- Foreign-born
- 11.5%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Prosser ›
Education in Prosser
23.3% of adults 25 and older in Prosser have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 10.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Prosser
- Unemployment rate
- 8%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 8.9%
- Drive alone
- 64.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.1%
Prosser vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prosser | 6,305 | $76,985 | $314,000 | $944 |
| Grandview | 11,187 | $61,106 | $265,300 | $1,107 |
| Mabton | 2,536 | $56,875 | $209,400 | $948 |
| Sunnyside | 16,277 | $60,923 | $240,700 | $1,026 |
| Benton City | 3,695 | $63,542 | $355,200 | $848 |
| Outlook | 594 | $46,475 | $310,600 | — |
| West Richland | 17,586 | $119,892 | $448,300 | $1,590 |
| Granger | 3,705 | $66,250 | $210,200 | $1,003 |
| Richland | 62,753 | $95,813 | $436,700 | $1,468 |
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What is the median household income in Prosser, WA?
The median household income in Prosser is $76,985, 22% 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 Prosser?
The median home value in Prosser is $314,000, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Prosser?
The median gross rent in Prosser is $944 per month, about 29% of household income.
Is Prosser, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 44% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 8%; a poverty rate of 16.8%.
What is the median age in Prosser?
The median age in Prosser is 33.1 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Prosser?
The average commute to work in Prosser is 21 minutes; 8.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Prosser?
The unemployment rate in Prosser is 8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Prosser?
23.3% of adults in Prosser 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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