Ephrata, WA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2023-10-17

Living In Ephrata, Washington Summary

Life in Ephrata research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Ephrata over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Ephrata:

The population in Ephrata is 8,348.
The median home value in Ephrata is $175,700.
The median income in Ephrata is $67,153.
The cost of living in Ephrata is 95 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Ephrata is $866.
The unemployment rate in Ephrata is 5.5%.
The poverty rate in Ephrata is 7.2%.

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Table Of Contents

Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Ephrata SnackAbility

6
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

7/10

Housing

Affordability

8.5

Diversity

8.5

Safety

Amenities

Education

Commute

8.5

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Ephrata, WA Crime Report

450
Total Crimes

5,316.0
Total Crimes / 100k People

128.72%
Above National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Ephrata / 100k People	Washington / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	450	5,316.0	3,026.1	2,324.2

Violent Crime	20	236.3	293.7	369.8
Murder	0	0.0	3.9	6.3
Robbery	2	23.6	67.4	66.1
Aggravated Assault	13	153.6	187.6	268.2
Property Crime	430	5,079.7	2,732.4	1,954.4
Burglary	115	1,358.5	522.1	269.8
Larceny	279	3,295.9	1,854.2	1,401.9
Car Theft	36	425.3	356.1	282.7

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Ephrata, WA Cost Of Living

95
Ephrata's Overall Cost Of Living

0.9x
Lower Than The National Average

Living Expense	Ephrata	Washington	National Average
Overall	95	115	100

Services	102	112	100
Groceries	94	109	100
Health	124	119	100
Housing	77	129	100
Transportation	124	116	100
Utilities	86	90	100

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Ephrata, WA Photos

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Rankings for Ephrata in Washington

Ranks #3 in Cheapest Places To Live In Washington

Ranks #30 in Worst Places To Live In Washington

Ranks #45 in Most Dangerous Cities In Washington

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Population over time in Ephrata

Year	Population	% Change
2021	8,081	0.4%
2020	8,050	1.2%
2019	7,956	-0.3%
2018	7,980	0.4%
2017	7,948	0.8%
2016	7,888	1.2%
2015	7,794	1.6%
2014	7,672	1.7%
2013	7,542	1.8%
2012	7,407	-

Race / Ethnicity in Ephrata

White

66.4% (5,544)

African American

1.2% (102)

American Indian

0.2% (18)

Asian

0.5% (40)

Hawaiian

0.0% (0)

Other

0.2% (16)

Two Or More

6.3% (523)

Hispanic

25.2% (2,105)

Race	Ephrata	WA	USA
White	66.4%	66.5%	59.4%
African American	1.2%	3.7%	12.2%
American Indian	0.2%	0.9%	0.6%
Asian	0.5%	8.9%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.6%	0.2%
Other	0.2%	0.4%	0.4%
Two Or More	6.3%	5.8%	3.2%
Hispanic	25.2%	13.2%	18.4%

Gender in Ephrata

Female

44.9% (3,749)

Male

55.1% (4,599)

Gender	Ephrata	WA	USA
Female	44.9%	49.7%	50.5%
Male	55.1%	50.3%	49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Ephrata for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

9.0% (751)

9-12th Grade

2.0% (166)

High School / GED

32.0% (2,671)

Some College

26.0% (2,170)

Associate's Degree

12.0% (1,001)

Bachelor's Degree

11.0% (918)

Master's Degree

6.0% (500)

Professional Degree

2.0% (166)

Doctorate Degree

0.0% (0)

Education	Ephrata	WA	USA
< 9th Grade	9.0%	3.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	2.0%	5.0%	6.0%
High School / GED	32.0%	22.0%	26.0%
Some College	26.0%	23.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	12.0%	10.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	11.0%	23.0%	21.0%
Master's Degree	6.0%	10.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	2.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	0.0%	2.0%	2.0%

Household Income For Ephrata, Washington

Less than $10,000

4.8% (40,101)

$10,000 to $14,999

1.4% (11,270)

$15,000 to $24,999

9.4% (78,106)

$25,000 to $34,999

13.0% (108,510)

$35,000 to $49,999

12.4% (103,793)

$50,000 to $74,999

13.1% (109,297)

$75,000 to $99,999

17.7% (147,826)

$100,000 to $149,999

16.3% (136,293)

$150,000 to $199,999

8.5% (71,030)

$200,000 or more

3.4% (28,569)

Income	Ephrata	WA	USA
Less than $10,000	4.8%	4.2%	5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999	1.4%	2.9%	3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999	9.4%	5.9%	7.8%
$25,000 to $34,999	13.0%	6.4%	8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999	12.4%	10.1%	11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999	13.1%	16.3%	16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999	17.7%	13.4%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	16.3%	18.7%	16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999	8.5%	9.8%	7.8%
$200,000 or more	3.4%	12.4%	9.5%