Livability Score

74
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (9) C-
Micheal's Market and Bistro
Coffee Shop
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Coffee Shop
Simply Devine Espresso
Coffee Shop
Espresso De Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Coffee Clubhouse
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Bob's Cafe at the Inn
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (7) A+
Surf 'n Slide Water Park
Water Park
Moses Lake Museum & Art Center
Museum
Fairchild Cinemas
Cinema
Ten Pin
Bowling Alley
Grant County Fairgrounds
Theme Park
Auto Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (28) C+
Midway
Bar
Woody's
Fast Food
KFC/A&W
Fast Food
Crumbl Cookies
Sweets
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
El Charro Expresso
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Buger King
Fast Food
Arby`s
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Blue Palm Frozen Yogurt
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Tacos El Rey Taqueria
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Taco Del Mar
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Moses Lake Athletic Club
Gym
Groceries (6) F
Safeway
Grocery Store
Franz
Bakery
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
WinCo Foods
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Harvest Foods
Grocery Store
Parks (51) A+
Vehrs Wetland Property
Park
Japanese Peace Gardens
Park
Three Ponds Resource Area
Park
Mccosh Park
Park
Civic Center Park
Park
Carl T Ahlers Park
Park
Neppel Landing
Park
Juniper Park
Park
The Learning Center
Park
Gillette Park
Park
Knolls Vista Park
Park
Lakeview Park
Park
Hayden Park
Park
Golden Gate Park
Park
Power Point Park
Park
Crossroads Park
Park
Vista Park I
Park
Harrison K Dano Park
Park
Vista Park II
Park
Carpenter Park
Park
Marina Park
Park
Paul Lauzier Athletic Complex
Park
Montlake Park
Park
John E Calbom Island Park
Park
Longview Park
Park
Shops (35) C+
C.Michelle's Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Cutting Edge Salon
Hairdresser
Frank's Market
Convenience Store
True Value
Home Improvement
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
North 40 Outfitters
Home Improvement
Ross
Department Store
Petco
Pets
Famous Footwear
Shoes
AT&T
Electronics
AAA Readymix
Home Improvement
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Ulta Beauty
Beauty
Marshalls
Department Store
Elegance Hair Academy
Hairdresser
OXARC
Home Improvement
Ziggy's Home Improvement
Houseware
North Central Washington Fence
Home Improvement
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Bronze Envy
Beauty
One Stop Mart
Convenience Store
IMCO General Construction
Home Improvement
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Moses Lake.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living A

The cost of living in Moses Lake is 103/100 - which is 12% lower than Washington.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime F

Moses Lake crime rates are 5,963 per 100k, which is 60% higher than Washington
Property Crime
5,442 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
521 crimes per 100k F
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employment C+

The median income in Moses Lake is $60,136 - which is 4% lower than Washington.
Med. Household Income
$60,136 D+
Unemployment Rate
3.3% B-
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (29)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Moses Lake Police Station
Police
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Samaritan Hospital
Hospital
Moses Lake Fire Department Station 1
Fire Station
Confluence Health
Clinic
Confluence Health
Clinic
Thomas J. Laney D.D.S. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Dentist
Rory A Knapp DDS.
Dentist
Moses Lake Family Dentistry
Dentist
Brent C Jones PLLC
Dentist
Feller Orthodontics
Dentist
Cacchiotti Orthodonics
Dentist
Assured Home Health
Clinic
Legacy Dental
Dentist
Paris Dental Laboratory
Dentist
Grant County Fire District 5 Station 1
Fire Station
Moses Lake Dental Group
Dentist
Central Washington Oral and Facial Surgery
Dentist
Samaritan Healthcare Clinic
Clinic
Sloan K. Jorgensen DDS. Cosmetic and Family Dentistry
Dentist
Lakeside Dental
Dentist
Moses Lake Fire Department Station 2
Fire Station
Grant County Fire District 5 Station 4
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Moses Lake home prices are $188,000 - which is 30% lower than Washington
Home Price
$188,000 B
Home Appreciation Rate
23% A+
Home Affordability
3.1x (home price to income ratio) B+
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schools D+

The Moses Lake graduation rate is 79% - which is 9% lower than Washington
School Test Scores
42% F
High School Grad. Rates
79% D+
Elementary Schools (16) D-
Frontier Middle School
Knolls Vista Elementary
Midway Elementary
Lakeview Terrace Elementary
Garden Heights Elementary
Chief Moses Middle School
Park Orchard Elementary School
Moses Lake Christian Academy
Covenant Christian School
Crestview Christian School & Brite Beginnings
Longview Elementary
Peninsula Elementary
Sage Point Elementary School
Larson Heights Elementary
High Schools (8) C-
Skill Source Learning Center
Moses Lake High School
Moses Lake Big Picture
Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center
Moses Lake Christian Academy
Covenant Christian School
Crestview Christian School & Brite Beginnings
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ratings B+

Moses Lake has an overall rating of 76% from 8 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (6)
From AreaVibes C+
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  • Moses Lake has a Livability Score of 74/100, which is considered excellent
  • Moses Lake crime rates are 60% higher than the Washington average
  • Cost of living in Moses Lake is 12% lower than the Washington average

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Best city in the PNW I've lived in 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Dec 10, 2020) Spent many years in the pacific northwest, lived in Moses Lake for 6 years. Meet people from all over, lots of jobs, amazing community, beautiful area especially in summer. Low cost of living (for WA). Moses lake is the best balanced city in the PNW that I have found I recommend ...Read More it! Read Less
Come On Out To Moses Lake, You'll Love It 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) Located at the center of our great state of Washington, Moses Lake is one of those little hidden gems you run across when you veer off of the beaten path. Known to many, but experienced by few, taking time out here is a must if you want to reconnect with yourself and connect with ...Read More nature.

In close proximity to the Wenatchee National Forest, you can expect to see many of the worlds rare animals in their natural habitat. From moose, to bear, to various cats, you will be amazed by how majestic living here can be.

Not for the faint at heart for sure, but travel relatively easy living here. Of course winters can be harsh, a four wheel drive vehicle is recommended when coming out to these parts of the state. Although small, Moses Lakes offers everything one would need to make a decent living in their new home. Try a visit and you'll be glad that you did! Read Less
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      A- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Moses Lake? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Vehrs Wetland Property
      Japanese Peace Gardens
      Three Ponds Resource Area
      Mccosh Park
      Civic Center Park
      Carl T Ahlers Park
      Neppel Landing
      Juniper Park

      Entertainment

      Surf 'n Slide Water Park
      Moses Lake Museum & Art Center
      Fairchild Cinemas
      Ten Pin
      Grant County Fairgrounds
      Auto Museum

      Food & Drink

      Midway
      Woody's
      KFC/A&W
      Crumbl Cookies
      Jack in the Box
      El Charro Expresso
      Baskin-Robbins
      Dairy Queen

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Moses Lake? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Moses Lake.
      Drive to Work
      79%

      3% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      A Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Moses Lake? The cost of living in Moses Lake is 103/100 - which is 12% lower than Washington.
      Moses Lake
      103

      3% more expensive than average

      Washington
      118

      18% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Moses Lake? Moses Lake crime rates are 5,963, which are 60% higher than Washington
      Total Crime
      5,963 per 100k people

      157% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 17

      157% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      52%

      Year over year crime is up

      C+ Employment

      What is the median income in Moses Lake? The median income in Moses Lake is $60,136 which is 4% lower than Washington.
      Median household income
      $60,1369% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $26,52611% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      30% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Moses Lake a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Samaritan Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid
      Rite Aid
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Moses Lake home prices? Moses Lake home prices are $188,000 - which is 30% lower than Washington
      Median home value
      $188,0002% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9652% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      60%

      6% lower than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Moses Lake have good schools? The Moses Lake graduation rate is 79% - which is 9% lower than Washington
      High school grad. rates
      79%

      5% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      42%

      13% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      20:1

      24% higher than the US average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is Moses Lake a good place to live? Moses Lake has an overall rating of 76% from 8 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      76%

      8 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      68%

      6 total surveys

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