Prosser, WA Economy


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Prosser, WA is a small city located in the center of Washington State. It’s estimated population is around 5,500 people. The average two bedroom rent in Prosser is $1,000 which is significantly cheaper than the US average of $1,430. Prosser has a Grocery Cost Index of 100 when compared to the national index of 100; this means grocery costs are similar to other areas throughout the United States. Popular local companies include Cascade Natural Gas Corporation and Columbia Basin Trust, both providing excellent services for residents and visitors alike. Fun facts about Prosser include it being home to the world’s largest potato sculpture and having an annual wine & food festival each year where hundreds come out to enjoy local wines and delicious foods from around the area.

Prosser has an unemployment rate of 5.9%. The US average is 6.0%.

Prosser has seen the job market increase by 1.3% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 40.1%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Prosser
- The Sales Tax Rate for Prosser is 8.6%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Prosser is 0.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Prosser
- The average income of a Prosser resident is $23,612 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Prosser resident is $60,927 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyProsser, WashingtonUnited States
  5.96
  -2.9%-6.2%
  40.1%33.5%
  8.6%6.2%
  0.0%4.6%
  $27,396$37,638
  $60,927$69,021
  $63,842$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  1.8%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  5.2%6.8%
  11.2%10.0%
  3.3%2.5%
  7.2%11.0%
  1.0%4.8%
  0.0%0.8%
  2.2%1.9%
  2.6%4.7%
  0.0%1.9%
  5.3%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  2.2%4.2%
  8.9%9.3%
  12.4%14.0%
  0.0%2.1%
  26.4%7.0%
  2.2%4.8%
  8.1%4.7%
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Over 16 years ago

I'm just starting to build a new house in Prosser(bungalow style, 1400 sq. ft.) Very attractive small town in the wine country, near tricities in wash. state. My  More

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I grew up here and didn't think much of how lucky I was, until I returned ten years later. After dealing with the traffic and crowding of big cities like Seattle,  More

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