Moses Lake North, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Grant County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
4,693 Population 820/sq mi density
$59,825 Median Income $30,557 per capita
$218,300 Home Value $362,086 Zillow
$1,044 Median Rent 26.5% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$59,825 median income, 8.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$218,300 home value, $1,044/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Moses Lake North, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,825
20% below
$30,557 per capita
Home Value
$218,300
23% below
Zillow: $362,086
Median Rent
$1,044/mo
10% below
26.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.8%
71% below
82.0% high school+
Unemployment
8.9%
147% above
15.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
31% above
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Moses Lake North Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Moses Lake North's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
80%
Home Value
77%
Rent
90%
Poverty
121%
Bachelor's
29%
Unemployment
247%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Moses Lake North a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Moses Lake North residents earn a median household income of $59,825 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,557. The unemployment rate stands at 8.9% (147% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,694 business establishments, including 233 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Moses Lake North is $218,300 , 23% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $362,086. Median rent is $1,044/month, with 26.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.

Education

9.8% of adults in Moses Lake North hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below the national average). 82.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Moses Lake North has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Data Overview

People

Population4,693
Median Age29.0 yrs
Density820/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born7.7%
Veterans4.2%

Economy

C+
Median Income$59,825
Per Capita$30,557
Unemployment8.9%
Poverty15.0%
County GDP$8,583M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,222

Housing

A+
Home Value$218,300
Rent$1,044
Ownership36.1%
Zillow$362,086
Housing Units1,469
Rent Burden26.5%

Health

Obesity42.2%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death8,460/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain7.8 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation1,174 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.8%
High School+82.0%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 30%
Commute18 min
Broadband87.2%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in Moses Lake North was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Grant County International (1 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
There are 233 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.