Prosser, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Benton County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,213 Population 1,202/sq mi density
$66,406 Median Income $28,552 per capita
$269,300 Home Value $419,707 Zillow
$894 Median Rent 29.6% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
264 Violent Crime/100K 1,660 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$66,406 median income, 9.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$269,300 home value, $894/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
264 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Prosser, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,406
12% below
$28,552 per capita
Home Value
$269,300
4% below
Zillow: $419,707
Median Rent
$894/mo
23% below
29.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
264/100K
31% below
1,660/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.5%
39% below
81.1% high school+
Unemployment
9.2%
156% above
17.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
23% above
12.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Prosser Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
88%
Home Value
96%
Rent
77%
Poverty
140%
Bachelor's
61%
Unemployment
256%
Crime
69%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Prosser a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Prosser residents earn a median household income of $66,406 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,552. The unemployment rate stands at 9.2% (156% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,416 business establishments, including 479 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Prosser is $269,300 , 4% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $419,707. Median rent is $894/month, with 29.6% 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 1980.

Safety & Crime

Prosser reports 264 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 31% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,660/100K.

Education

20.5% of adults in Prosser hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 81.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Prosser has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Data Overview

People

Population6,213
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density1,202/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born11.4%
Veterans4.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$66,406
Per Capita$28,552
Unemployment9.2%
Poverty17.3%
County GDP$16,919M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,362

Housing

A
Home Value$269,300
Rent$894
Ownership57.0%
Zillow$419,707
Housing Units2,403
Rent Burden29.6%

Crime

F
Violent264/100K
Property1,660/100K

Health

Obesity39.4%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,204/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain8.7 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation659 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.5%
High School+81.1%
Graduate+9.2%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute19 min
Broadband86.0%
Internet Speed91 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Prosser was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Tri-Cities (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
11.4% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 479 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.