Fairwood, WA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
10,439 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
45.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$84,911 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
30 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$435,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$662 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,144 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
68.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Spokane County
4
Spokane-Spokane Valley Metro Area
4
Washington
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Spokane County
8
Spokane-Spokane Valley Metro Area
8
Washington
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 11 29
Feb 1 6 32
Mar 2 3 39
Apr 1 1 46
May 2 0 54
Jun 1 0 60
Jul 1 0 68
Aug 1 0 68
Sep 1 0 59
Oct 1 0 47
Nov 2 5 35
Dec 2 13 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right.

Liberal (47%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 45%
Hillary Clinton 47%
Other 8%

Schools

Mead Alternative High School
<1 miles, NW 3.2 star
Brentwood Elementary School
<1 miles, S 3.7 star
Mead Senior High School
<1 miles, NE 4.1 star
Riverpoint Academy
1 miles, SE 4.6 star

Colleges

Whitworth University
<1 miles, S 2.3 star
Northwest HVAC/R Training Center
6 miles, S 1.4 star

Hospitals

Providence Holy Family Hospital
4 miles, S 3.2 star
Deaconess Medical Center
8 miles, SW 4.1 star

Airports

Spokane International Airport
12 miles, SW 1.9 star
Tri-Cities Airport
131 miles, SW 1 star
Missoula International Airport
166 miles, SE 1.4 star