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Moses Lake, Washington · ZIP 98837

Moses Lake — ZIP 98837

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Moses Lake (98837) scores 51/100 — Fair for Washington. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $368K.

51OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share13%
Property crime share88%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index58/100
Avg math proficiency30%
Avg reading proficiency40%
Schools nearby18

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index63/100
Typical home value$368K
Median rent$1,481/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$368K

Median Rent

$1,481/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 10 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,715

Violent Crime

241

Property Crime

1,474

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Grant County, Washington (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Sage Point Elementary SchoolKG–05334
57%
62%
Vicki I. Groff Elementary SchoolKG–05413
47%
57%
Park Orchard Elementary SchoolKG–05454
37%
42%
Peninsula ElementaryKG–05383
37%
48%
Longview ElementaryKG–05368
37%
37%
Garden Heights ElementaryKG–05324
37%
37%
Columbia Middle School06–08875
32%
41%
Lakeview Terrace ElementaryKG–05303
32%
42%
North ElementaryKG–05277
32%
32%
Frontier Middle School06–08690
29%
34%
Knolls Vista ElementaryKG–05282
27%
27%
Moses Lake High School09–121,856
26%
60%
Larson Heights ElementaryKG–05292
17%
27%
Midway ElementaryKG–05222
12%
27%
Endeavor Middle School06–08270
11%
17%
Digital Learning Center06–12359
10%
50%
Vanguard Academy09–12387Not reportedNot reported
Moses Lake Early Learning CenterPK–PK221Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

47,399

Median Income

$75K

Homeownership

67%

Median Age

34.4 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 98837 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 98837 has a school score of 58/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 98837 is approximately $368K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 98837 in Moses Lake has an overall NeighborScore of 51/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.