Life in Moses Lake research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Moses Lake over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Moses Lake:
The population in Moses Lake is 25,594.
The median home value in Moses Lake is $368,791.
The median income in Moses Lake is $71,854.
The cost of living in Moses Lake is 105 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Moses Lake is $1,203.
The unemployment rate in Moses Lake is 6.2%.
The poverty rate in Moses Lake is 15.4%.
The average high in Moses Lake is 62.2° and the average low is 39.2°.
Crime in Moses Lake summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Moses Lake. Key points include:
There were 1,233 total crimes in Moses Lake in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Moses Lake is 4,631.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Moses Lake is 394.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Moses Lake is 4,236.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Moses Lake is 118.53% above the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Moses Lake / 100k People |
Washington / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,233 | 4,631.2 | 2,792.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 105 | 394.4 | 326.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 6 | 22.5 | 3.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 21 | 78.9 | 67.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 72 | 270.4 | 217.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,128 | 4,236.8 | 2,466.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 163 | 612.2 | 398.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 917 | 3,444.3 | 1,634.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 48 | 180.3 | 433.5 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Moses Lake summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Moses Lake. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Washington. Key points include:
The cost of living in Moses Lake is 105 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Moses Lake is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Moses Lake is $368,791.
The median income in Moses Lake is $71,854.
| Living Expense | Moses Lake | Washington | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 118 | 100 | |
| Services | 101 | 111 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 105 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 119 | 122 | 100 | |
| Housing | 102 | 135 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 125 | 124 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 79 | 91 | 100 | |
The average high in Moses Lake is 62.2° and the average low is 39.2°.
There are 29.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 7.8 inches of precipitation each year with 16.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Moses Lake |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 62.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 39.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 29.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 7.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 16.6 |
The current population in Moses Lake is 25,594. The population has increased 33.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 25,594 | 1.7% |
| 2022 | 25,155 | 1.6% |
| 2021 | 24,764 | 5.6% |
| 2020 | 23,442 | 1.7% |
| 2019 | 23,056 | 1.7% |
| 2018 | 22,663 | 2.8% |
| 2017 | 22,038 | 0.9% |
| 2016 | 21,846 | 1.2% |
| 2015 | 21,579 | 2.1% |
| 2014 | 21,141 | 1.8% |
| 2013 | 20,757 | 2.2% |
| 2012 | 20,305 | 2.9% |
| 2011 | 19,727 | 3.0% |
| 2010 | 19,150 | - |
51.6% White with 13,212 White residents.
2.6% African American with 669 African American residents.
0.8% American Indian with 197 American Indian residents.
1.0% Asian with 247 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 36 Other residents.
6.2% Two Or More with 1,579 Two Or More residents.
37.7% Hispanic with 9,654 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Moses Lake | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 51.6% | 64.3% | 58.2% |
| African American | 2.6% | 3.8% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 9.3% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 6.2% | 6.5% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 37.7% | 14.1% | 19.0% |
Moses Lake is 51.4% female with 13,148 female residents.
Moses Lake is 48.6% male with 12,446 male residents.
| Gender | Moses Lake | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 49.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.6% | 50.4% | 49.5% |
7.0% of adults in Moses Lake completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Moses Lake completed 9-12th grade.
27.0% of adults in Moses Lake completed high school / ged.
27.0% of adults in Moses Lake completed some college.
12.0% of adults in Moses Lake completed associate's degree.
15.0% of adults in Moses Lake completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Moses Lake completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Moses Lake completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Moses Lake completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Moses Lake | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 7.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 22.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 27.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 24.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
4.0% of households in Moses Lake earn Less than $10,000.
5.1% of households in Moses Lake earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.6% of households in Moses Lake earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.4% of households in Moses Lake earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.7% of households in Moses Lake earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.0% of households in Moses Lake earn $50,000 to $74,999.
17.1% of households in Moses Lake earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.6% of households in Moses Lake earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.4% of households in Moses Lake earn $150,000 to $199,999.
8.0% of households in Moses Lake earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Moses Lake | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.0% | 3.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.1% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.6% | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.4% | 5.3% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.7% | 8.6% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.0% | 14.6% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 17.1% | 12.6% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.6% | 19.2% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.4% | 11.3% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 8.0% | 17.2% | 12.6% |