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Spokane, WA — ZIP 99208

Population: 58,669 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 99208 (Spokane, WA) is $464,555 — up 0.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $248,000 after a median 83 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,622/month. 15 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, coldwave, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$464,555

Median home value

+0.2%

1-year change

83

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$464,555
1-year appreciation
+0.2%
3-year appreciation
-0.1%
5-year appreciation
+9.1%
10-year appreciation
+105.4%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$493,532
House Price Index (state)
588.1 (+2.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$248,000
Median list price
$399,000
Median price per sqft
$249
Median days on market
83 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
261
Sale-to-list ratio
97.3%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
-0.6%
Days to pending
39 days
New listings (monthly)
91

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,622/mo
1-year rent change
+1.9%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,083/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,354/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,680/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,183/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,519/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
15
Elementary schools
10
Middle schools
3
High schools
0
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Spokane International Academy, Mead School District, Spokane School District
Schools include
Spokane International Academy, Evergreen Elementary School, Farwell Elementary School, Northwood Middle School, Shiloh Hills Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, coldWave, strongWind, winterWeather, avalanche
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Very High
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 82% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
26.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Kaiser Aluminum (Mead Works) (5.4 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
257
Days with Moderate air quality
104
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
447

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
590
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
10,679
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
12,513

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area (48 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
35
Nearest airport
Mead Flying Service Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Felts Field (SFF) (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
PROVIDENCE HOLY FAMILY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,019 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,986
Housing built before 1970
26.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
30.9%
Median annual property tax
$3,676
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
84.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
205,656
Average weekly wage
$1,162
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,621

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 99208State medianUS median
Median home value$464,555$504,993$289,727
Median sale price$248,000$510,000$325,000
Median days on market83 days29 days51 days
Typical rent$1,622/mo$2,041/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,676$3,381$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 99208?
$464,555.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 99208?
$248,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 99208?
Median days on market: 83 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 99208?
Typical rent: $1,622/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 99208?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, coldWave, strongWind, winterWeather, avalanche.
Is ZIP 99208 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 99208?
Risk to homes is higher than 82% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 99208?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 99208?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 99208?
15 schools (10 elementary, 3 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 99208 walkable?
Walkability index: 11.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 99208?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 99208?
Regional Price Parity: 107.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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