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Moses Lake, WA

Founded 1938Grant CountyElev. 326 m
Population
25,594
Median home
$278,100
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
21
Sex offenders
3

Overview

About Moses Lake

With about 25,594 residents, Moses Lake is one of Washington's notable places. Moses Lake was founded in 1938 and sits in Grant County. The median age is 32.3 and the median household income is $71,854. Homes carry a median value of $278,100, and about 62% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (51.6%). Around 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 18 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
25,594
Median age
32.3
Median household income
$71,854
Per-capita income
$34,591
Poverty rate
15.4%
High-school grad or higher
88.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
21.7%
Unemployment
6.2%
Avg. commute
18.2 min
Work from home
5.4%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White51.6%
Hispanic or Latino37.7%
Black2.6%
Asian1%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts31.3%
Service21.4%
Sales & office18.2%
Production, transportation & material moving15.8%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance13.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$278,100
Median gross rent
$1,203/mo
Owner-occupied
62.4%
Median year built
1992
Households
9,756
Avg. household size
2.59

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Moses Lake has 21 public schools — 11 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 3 schools
Reading44%
Math30%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Columbia Basin Technical Skills CenterHighGrades 10–12
Digital Learning CenterHighGrades 6–12
MLSD Open Doors Re-Engagement ProgramHighGrades 9–12
Moses Lake High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Vanguard AcademyHighGrades 9–12
Columbia Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Endeavor Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Frontier Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Garden Heights ElementaryElementary
Knolls Vista ElementaryElementary
Lakeview Terrace ElementaryElementary
Larson Heights ElementaryElementary
Longview ElementaryElementary
Midway ElementaryElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime24% above national
Moses Lake478
Washington365
United States386
↑ 26% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime121% above national
Moses Lake4,310
Washington2,941
United States1,952
↑ 35% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Moses Lake Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Moses Lake.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Grant County
Cold waveRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
WildfireRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate
DroughtRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Moses Lake is in Grant County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Moses Lake was founded in 1938 and sits in Grant County. Elevation ~326 m.

Map of Moses Lake
Moses Lake, WA
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Nearby cities
Wenatchee (54 mi)Richland (58 mi)Pasco (60 mi)Kennewick (64 mi)Yakima (71 mi)Walla Walla (86 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Moses Lake, WA (3)

Public sex-offender registry records for Moses Lake, Washington.

Jose Luis Rivera, 45
Moses Lake · 98837
AKA Jose Rivera
Jose Luis Rivera, 45
Moses Lake · Grant County · 98837
AKA Jose L Rivera
James Allen Mickeal Wilson, 40
Moses Lake · 98837
AKA James Allen Mickael Wilson, James Wilson

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Moses Lake — frequently asked

What is the population of Moses Lake, Washington?
Moses Lake has a population of about 25,594, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Moses Lake?
The median home value in Moses Lake is $278,100, and the median gross rent is $1,203/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Moses Lake safe? What is the crime rate?
Moses Lake Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 478 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Moses Lake face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Grant County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, heat wave, riverine flooding.
How many schools are in Moses Lake?
Moses Lake has 21 public schools (11 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Moses Lake?
Public registry data lists 3 registered sex offenders in or near Moses Lake. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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