Spokane County, WA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
544,323 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
32.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$73,513 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$370,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$609 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,071 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
60.5% 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-Spokane Valley Metro Area
4
Washington
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Spokane-Spokane Valley Metro Area
8
Washington
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 11 28
Feb 1 6 31
Mar 2 3 39
Apr 1 1 45
May 2 0 53
Jun 1 0 60
Jul 1 0 67
Aug 0 0 67
Sep 1 0 58
Oct 1 0 46
Nov 2 5 35
Dec 2 13 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 43% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (43%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 52%
Hillary Clinton 40%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, WA State Legislative District 3, WA State Legislative District 3, WA
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Schools

Jefferson Elementary
<1 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Sacajawea Middle School
<1 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Glen Dow Academy of Hair Design
3 miles, N • 1 star
Gonzaga University
3 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Northwest HVAC/R Training Center
4 miles, N • 1.4 star
Spokane Community College
4 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Deaconess Medical Center
2 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Airports

Spokane International Airport
6 miles, W • 1.9 star
Tri-Cities Airport
124 miles, SW • 1 star
Missoula International Airport
163 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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