Grant County’s hub for culture, recreation and industry
Moses Lake is more than a serpentine lake in Central Washington. It’s a community founded on farmland, surrounded by history and dedicated to continuing its creativity. “We’re a community that has so much sunshine, over 300 days. People love coming for our recreation options. There’s the lake, hiking trails, an off-roading area, an aquatic center... and in the winter, we have a hockey rink,” says Ann Schempp, Curator of the Moses Lake Museum & Art Center. In addition to various exhibits, the museum showcases a giant Columbian Mammoth sculpture made from farm equipment. “The Columbian Mammoth is our state fossil, and the sculpture combines art, history and agriculture, just like the city. We even dress it up for holidays sometimes,” says Schempp. There’s a technology component to Moses Lake, as well. In 1942, the area became home to the now defunct Larson Air Force Base, and aviation has been a significant part of Moses Lake ever since. Incorporated in 1938 with 302 people, the ever-growing city now has over 25,000 residents, according to the 2020 Census.
There are lots of nearby parks in Moses Lake to enjoy.
Moses Lake has several local breweries in the downtown corridor.
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The Moses Lake Water Trail, a rodeo roundup and assorted worship centers
The city’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department oversees dozens of green spaces, facilities and programs. There are community gardens, campgrounds, playgrounds, recreation centers and a dog park. Filled with water attractions and an Olympic-size pool, the city operates the Surf n’Slide Waterpark from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The Moses Lake Water Trail has eight landing sites in the 18-mile-long branching waterway. Held at the Grant County Fairgrounds each August, the Moses Lake Rodeo Roundup features bull riding, barrel racing and roping competitions. There are almost two dozen places of worship in Moses Lake, including Protestant and Catholic churches and several Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints facilities.
Moses Lake has lots of multi-purpose trails throughout the city.
There is lots of local wildlife along Moses Lake's waterways.
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Downtown Moses Lake, assorted eateries and a farmer’s market
Located along the waterfront, Downtown Moses Lake is the community’s main corridor for boutiques, eateries and pubs. The easily walkable area was designated as a creative district by the Washington State Arts Commission in 2022. The Downtown Moses Lake Association promotes the district through annual events such as Brews and Tunes each March. The one-day festival features local food vendors, live music and lots of craft beer. The city has a vibrant food scene, with a variety of international fares, upscale pub grub, wine-tasting rooms and fine dining restaurants. For local produce, the Moses Lake Farmers Market is held every Saturday from May through October in McCosh Park.
Downtown Moses Lake features great views over the lake.
Moses Lake is full of eclectic restaurants.
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Classic architecture, new construction and rising prices in Moses Lake
The city has a mix of housing from the 1940s through today. Single-family homes are most common, but manufactured homes and townhouses are available, too. Moses Lake also has large plots of land available for custom-built homes. The city is divided into several neighborhoods, each with something different to offer. Downtown has mixed-use developments near the lake, while Mae Valley has large properties adjacent to several parks. Cascade Valley has new construction, among multiple transportation options. Property prices rose by nearly 4% over 2024, and homes throughout Moses Lake sell for a median price of $385,000.
Ranch style homes are very common in Moses Lake.
More expensive homes in Moses Lake often have their own dock to the lake.
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Sports, music programs and Big Bend Community College
The Moses Lake School District operates 20 schools, enrolling over 8,300 students. The district received a C-grade from Niche, which also named it one of Washington's top 30 districts for athletes. It’s known for its award-winning music programs, early learning preschool and career and technical education in six core subjects. Big Bend Community College is a two-year institution specializing in Bachelor of Applied Science degrees.
Big Bend Community College provides continued education in Moses Lake.
The Moses Lake offers lots of recreational activities.
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Diverse industries, major employers and Samaritan Hospital
Boeing, Dell, ConAgra Foods and International Paper are some of the area’s largest employers, making agriculture, manufacturing and technology the city’s most prominent industries. Healthcare is another significant sector, with the Moses Lake Community Health Center and Confluence Health’s Moses Lake Campus serving the growing community. Samaritan Hospital is another major area medical center that operated from the same building from 1949 until 2019. A new 50-bed Samaritan Hospital is under construction and projected to be completed in late 2025.
The Samaritan hospital in Moses Lake employs lots of people in the area.
Boeing aerospace is a large economy driver in Moses Lake.
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Interstate 90, bike lanes and Grant County International Airport
Interstate 90 and State Route 17 pass through Moses Lake, leading to cities such as Ellensburg and Sprague. The Grant Transit Authority operates bus routes through town and to nearby Ephrata. There’s a network of multi-use trails, bike lanes and sharrows for pedestrians and cyclists. The Grant County International Airport is just north of the city limits.
Moses Lake locals often use I-90 to commute to work.
Moses Lake features a small airport for travelers to enjoy.
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Warm summers, varying air quality and FBI Crime Data
Thanks to its semi-arid climate, the city has warm summers, cold winters and very little rainfall. The area experiences poor air quality around 15 days each year. During these air advisories, people are advised to wear masks outdoors to avoid breathing problems.
Crime rates in the city aren’t straightforward. With only 25,000 citizens, even low occurrences of certain crimes, such as homicide, have outsized effects on the percentages. For instance, violent crime rates dropped between 2022 and 2023 in the city, and only two murders were recorded in 2023. However, according to FBI Crime Data, violent crime rates in Moses Lake are over 40 times the national average. Property crimes are 178% above the national average, despite incidents of robbery, burglary and vehicle theft all decreasing significantly from 2022 to 2023.
Lots of the land around Moses Lake is farm land.
Moses Lake provides lots of opportunity for outdoor recreation.
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On average, homes in Moses Lake, WA sell after 51 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Moses Lake, WA over the last 12 months is $326,495, up 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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