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Moses Lake North, WA

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Moses Lake North - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

4,693
Residents
$59,825
Median income
$218,300
Median home
$1,232
Median rent (state)

Moses Lake North - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, Moses Lake North places in the 35th percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

35th
percentile, household income
48th
percentile, home value
39th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Moses Lake North, WA

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 4,693 residents in Moses Lake North, a small town within Washington. Moses Lake North households earn a median of $59,825 annually, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 15.0%. Home values in Moses Lake North run a median of $218,300, and the median resident age is 29.0 years. About 9.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 56.7% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Washington carries a cost-of-living premium: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Washington scores 107.0 (Above Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,232 per month statewide. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Washington run around $188, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 76.9 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (High).

Population

4,693 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Washington

Median Household Income

$59,825 /yr

Poverty 15.0%

Cost of Living Index (state)

107.0 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Washington average

How does Moses Lake North compare to other US cities?

Here's how Moses Lake North stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 35% higher than other cities
Home value 48% pricier than other cities
Median rent 39% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Moses Lake North against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Washington only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Washington-relative analysis

Bachelor's Degree or Higher places Moses Lake North near the bottom of Washington's cities

Among the 599 Washington cities PlainCities tracks with reported bachelor's degree or higher data, Moses Lake North ranks #543 - the 9th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Moses Lake North only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#450 of 565
20th percentile in Washington
Median Gross Rent
#473 of 599
19th percentile in Washington
Median Home Value
#485 of 565
14th percentile in Washington
Poverty Rate
#80 of 598
87th percentile in Washington
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#543 of 599
9th percentile in Washington

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Washington only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

35thIncome percentile

35th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Moses Lake North's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$218,300 Among the most affordable more affordable than 52% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). This entry sits in this band. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Moses Lake North $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Moses Lake North, WA Moses Lake North, WA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Moses Lake North, WA-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Moses Lake North, WA median $59,825/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Moses Lake North, WA's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Moses Lake North, WA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 9.8%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 15.0%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 56.7%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
4,693
Median Income
$59,825
Median Home Value
$218,300
Median Age
29.0
Poverty Rate
15.0%
Labor force participation
56.7%
Bachelor's Degree+
9.8%

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
68.8%
Carpool
12.7%
Public Transit
1.6%
Walk
1.0%
Work from Home
14.7%
Other
1.2%

Based on 1,739 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Washington - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$85
avg/month
Natural Gas
$48
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$55
avg/month
Total Utilities
$188
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Washington state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Washington state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Moses Lake North sits in

Cost of Living Index
107.0
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,232/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
76.9 / 100
High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Washington

Longbranch
4,715 people
Granite Falls
4,658 people
Deer Park
4,605 people
Belfair
4,601 people
Wapato
4,577 people
Prairie Heights
4,817 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Moses Lake North's 4,693 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Childersburg, AL
4,694 people
Elberton, GA
4,691 people
Swartz, LA
4,691 people
Ocean Bluff-Brant Rock, MA
4,695 people
West Elmira, NY
4,691 people
Oak Hill, TN
4,690 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Moses Lake North's $59,825 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Socastee, SC
$59,826 median income
Burdett, NY
$59,821 median income
Lexington, TX
$59,821 median income
Paxtonville, PA
$59,830 median income
Decatur, AL
$59,831 median income
Mannford, OK
$59,831 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Moses Lake North, WA Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Moses Lake North, WA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 74.4% 13.8% 7.1% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 38.7% White 74.4% Black or African American 2.2% Asian 1.2% American Indian 1.2% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 13.8% Two or more races 7.1% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Moses Lake North compares to nearby Washington cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Moses Lake North (this city) 4,693 $59,825
Longbranch 4,715 $92,109
Granite Falls 4,658 $100,720
Deer Park 4,605 $57,294
Census ACS 5-year FIPS WA OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Moses Lake North, WA?

What is the population of Moses Lake North, WA? +

The population of Moses Lake North, WA stands at 4,693 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Moses Lake North, WA? +

In Moses Lake North, the typical household earns $59,825 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Moses Lake North? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Moses Lake North; the closest available measure is the Washington state average, a cost of living index of 107.0 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Washington vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Moses Lake North, WA? +

Homes in Moses Lake North carry a median value of $218,300, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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