- 240% increase in new construction; past 5 year average
- Ranked in the top 5 emerging wine markets in the U.S.
- 35+ wineries
- Recent private investment of $1 million + in downtown improvements
- 3,972 households with average income of $52,624
- 10 mile radius average household income is $53,377
- 67.9% residents age 25+ have high school diploma or above
Prosser Major Industrial Employers
Tree Top, Inc. a grower owned apple and pear products and concentrate processor (1,750 grower/owners in WA, ID & OR); 132 employees.
2780 Lee Road (509) 786-2926
Milne Fruit a locally owned processor and purveyor of fruit based ingredients, 90 employees.
804 Bennett Ave.; 509 786-2611 Fax 509 786-4915
Zirkle Fruit: Fruit – vegetable growers and shippers employs 150 at it's Prosser facility.
101 Benitz Rd. 509 786-3993
Columbia Crest Winery employs 291 individuals and produces award winning, affordble wines.
Hwy. 221, Paterson, WA; 509 875-2061
Prosser Major Non-Farm Employers
| Companies | Employees |
|---|---|
| Benton Co. Government | 144 |
| Benton Rural Electric | 54 |
| City of Prosser | 50 |
| Prosser Memorial Hospital | 300 |
| Prosser School District | 316 |
| WSU/IAREC | 207 Full time, 150 Part time |
Benton County reports unemployment numbers well below the national and state averages. Favorable economic conditions and a viable labor force have been a mainstay, aiding local economic development.
Benton County Resident Labor Force
| Employment Data | Number of People |
|---|---|
| Labor Force | 96,320 |
| Employment | 89,520 |
| Unemployment and % | 6,240 – 7.1% |
Figures as of December 2010 – Data from WA Employment Security Dept.
City of Prosser Resident Labor Force
| Employment Data | Number of People |
|---|---|
| Labor Force | 2,296 |
| Employment | 2,001 |
| Unemployment and % | 293- 12.8% |
Data from Choose Washington.com Washington Prospector 2010.