Median Age
34 Years
Largest Age Group
5-14 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
29%
Over 65
15%
Moses Lake
Moses Lake, WA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,160
Population
26,886
Renter Mix
43% Rent
Timeless meets modern in this idyllic Eastern Washington community
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Moses Lake is a small city in east-central Washington, located just off Interstate 90 about seventy miles east of Ellensburg and one hundred miles west of Spokane. The namesake lake forms a horseshoe shape around much of the city, putting most residents just a few blocks away from the water, making aquatic activities like boating and fishing quite popular among locals.
The historically agricultural community has seen major industrial growth in recent years, with tech and manufacturing jobs now making up a sizable part of the economy, with companies like BMW and Dell now serving as major employers. The vibrant Downtown district hosts eclectic offerings ranging from locally-owned coffee shops and taverns to a community skate park and the Japanese Peace Garden, creating an environment that combines small-town charm with the diversity of a much larger city.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$62,149
Average: $76,697
Education
4,886
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
12,567
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Moses Lake has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
43%
Non-Renters
57%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
15%
Other Education
85%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Moses Lake, WA is $825 for a studio, $1,161 for one bedroom, $1,421 for two bedrooms, and $1,650 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Moses Lake has decreased by -6.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,161/month
696 Sq Ft
House
$1,906/month
1,264 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,578/month
1,249 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,445/month
1,054 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Moses Lake, WA is 2.6% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Moses Lake is 2.1% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $825 - $1,650. You can expect to pay 4.3% more for groceries, 25.3% less for utilities, and 27.1% more for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Moses Lake, WA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Park Orchard Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
439 Students
Public
Grades K-5
396 Students
Public
Grades K-5
360 Students
Public
Grades K-5
282 Students
Public
Grades K-5
416 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
878 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
758 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
267 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,984 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
376 Students
Open Doors Re-Engagement Program
Public
Grades 9-12
95 Students
Wenatchee Valley Technical Skill Center Branch Cam
Public
Grades 9-12
27 Students
Wellpinit Alliance -Columbia Basin J.C.
Public
Grades 11-12
21 Students
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.