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Lakeview, WA
Census-designated place in Grant County, Washington.
Population
1,584
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,407
ZIP codes
0
Lakeview and its ZIP codes
Lakeview at a glance
- Lakeview is about 12 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $45,787 a year, 53% less than the Washington figure of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $195,200 (65% below Washington) and median rent is $1,065 a month.
Local data for Lakeview, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lakeview, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,787
Poverty rate
18.5%
Median home value
$195,200
Median rent
$1,065/mo
Homeownership
67.4%
Bachelor's or higher
12.1%
Median age
35.2
Average commute
27.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Honduran Americans (427), German Americans (214), Mexican Americans (195).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Grant County. PPP loans are for Lakeview.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$66,316
42,301 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,210
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$582M
FY 2026, $5,874 per person
How people get to work
Lakeview, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone61.9%
- Carpooled32.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.7%
Average one-way commute: 27.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lakeview, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
533
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
182
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 24°F
7.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lakeview, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.1%
U.S. 33.3% +5.8 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.5%
U.S. 11.1% +3.4 pts
Cities near Lakeview
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Soap LakeCity | 1 mi | 1.5 |
| EphrataCity | 4.4 mi | 10.5 |
| Moses Lake NorthCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 5.7 |
| Cascade ValleyCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.7 |
| Wilson CreekTown | 18 mi | 1 |
| Coulee CityTown | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| QuincyCity | 19 mi | 6.7 |
| Banks Lake SouthCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.4 |
| WheelerCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.2 |
| KruppTown | 24 mi | 0.6 |
| Moses LakeCity | 25 mi | 18.1 |
| Crescent BarCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1 |
| GeorgeCity | 27 mi | 1.4 |
| HartlineTown | 28 mi | 0.3 |
| Marine ViewCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 0.9 |
| Rock IslandCity | 30 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lakeview, WA in?
- Lakeview is in Grant County, Washington.
- What is the population of Lakeview, WA?
- About 1,584 people live in Lakeview, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lakeview?
- Nearby places include Soap Lake (1 mi), Ephrata (4.4 mi), Moses Lake North (16 mi), Cascade Valley (18 mi), Wilson Creek (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023