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Spokane, WA — ZIP 99218

Population: 16,897 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 99218 (Spokane, WA) is $474,684 — up 0.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $302,500 after a median 68 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,561/month. 3 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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$474,684

Median home value

0.0%

1-year change

68

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$474,684
1-year appreciation
0.0%
3-year appreciation
+0.1%
5-year appreciation
+10.5%
10-year appreciation
+108.9%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$501,091
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
$302,500
Median list price
$419,475
Median price per sqft
$145
1-year sale-price change
-23.2%
Median days on market
68 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
60
Sale-to-list ratio
80.2%
Active listings
6
1-year forecast
-0.6%
New listings (monthly)
18

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,561/mo
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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Lumen Public School, Mead School District
Schools include
Lumen High School, Brentwood Elementary School, Mead Senior High School

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
2
Nearest Superfund site
Kaiser Aluminum (Mead Works) (1.6 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
49.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
16.7 in
Annual snowfall
49.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°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
17.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
418
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
21,942
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
19,952

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area (53 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
37
Nearest airport
Mead Flying Service Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Felts Field (SFF) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
MULTICARE VALLEY HOSPITAL, SPOKANE VA MEDICAL CENTER, SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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
1,979
Housing built before 1970
20.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.1%
Median annual property tax
$3,898
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
82.8%

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 99218State medianUS median
Median home value$474,684$504,993$289,727
Median sale price$302,500$510,000$325,000
Median days on market68 days29 days51 days
Typical rent$1,561/mo$2,041/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,898$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 99218?
$474,684.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 99218?
$302,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 99218?
Median days on market: 68 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 99218?
Typical rent: $1,561/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 99218?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, coldWave, strongWind, winterWeather, avalanche.
Is ZIP 99218 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 99218?
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 99218?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 99218?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Kaiser Aluminum (Mead Works), 1.6 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 99218?
3 schools (1 elementary, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 99218 walkable?
Walkability index: 17.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 99218?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 99218?
Regional Price Parity: 107.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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