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Spokane, WA

Aggregated across 16 ZIP codes in Spokane.

Population: 391,629 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Spokane, WA is $408,039 — down 0.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $368,178 after a median 74 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,579/month. 122 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 7.4% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$408,039

Median home value

-0.5%

1-year change

74

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$408,039
1-year appreciation
-0.5%
3-year appreciation
-0.1%
5-year appreciation
+9.7%
10-year appreciation
+121.5%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$431,718
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
$368,178
Median list price
$404,772
Median price per sqft
$224
1-year sale-price change
+5.9%
Median days on market
74 days
Homes sold (recent period)
40
For-sale inventory
1,686
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
42
1-year forecast
-0.6%
Days to pending
45 days
New listings (monthly)
596

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,579/mo
1-year rent change
+3.6%
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)
107.4 (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
122
Elementary schools
63
Middle schools
17
High schools
29
Charter schools
3
School districts serving the area
Spokane School District, Educational Service District 101, PRIDE Prep Charter School District
Schools include
Holmes Elementary, Bryant Center, Spokane Regional Health District, Open Doors, NEWESD 101 Open Doors

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 (varies by location)
includes 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
3
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
50.9°F
Average high
60.6°F
Average low
40.9°F
Annual precipitation
20.0 in
Annual snowfall
38.8 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
260
Days with Moderate air quality
102
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
404

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-13,967
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
30,316
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
22,999

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
13
Nearest national park
Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area (48 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
618
Nearest airport
Felts Field (SFF) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Felts Field (SFF) (1 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
MULTICARE VALLEY HOSPITAL, SPOKANE VA MEDICAL CENTER, SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.8 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
11
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
1,968
Housing built before 1970
42.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.4%
Median annual property tax
$3,285
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
79.8%

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

SpokaneState medianUS median
Median home value$408,039$504,993$289,727
Median sale price$368,178$510,000$325,000
Median days on market74 days29 days51 days
Typical rent$1,579/mo$2,041/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,285$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 Spokane, WA?
$408,039.
What is the median sale price in Spokane, WA?
$368,178.
How long do homes take to sell in Spokane, WA?
Median days on market: 74 days.
What is typical rent in Spokane, WA?
Typical rent: $1,579/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Spokane, WA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, coldWave, strongWind, winterWeather, avalanche.
Is Spokane, WA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone A; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Spokane, WA?
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 Spokane, WA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Spokane, WA?
3 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Kaiser Aluminum (Mead Works), 1.6 mi.
How many schools serve Spokane, WA?
122 schools (63 elementary, 17 middle, 29 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Spokane, WA walkable?
Walkability index: 14.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Spokane, WA?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Spokane, WA?
Regional Price Parity: 107.4 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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