Valley, WA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
93 332.4M (US)
Median Age
32.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
45.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$34,194 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
7 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
21.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$155,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$366 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$748 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
83.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Stevens County
2
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

Stevens County
4
Spokane-Spokane Valley Metro Area
8
Washington
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 17 27
Feb 2 8 30
Mar 2 4 38
Apr 2 0 45
May 2 0 53
Jun 2 0 59
Jul 1 0 66
Aug 1 0 65
Sep 1 0 57
Oct 2 0 44
Nov 3 6 34
Dec 3 20 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 28% of residents leaning left and 66% leaning right.

Liberal (28%) (67%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 74%
Hillary Clinton 20%
Other 6%

Schools

Columbia Virtual Academy
<1 miles, S 3.2 star
Valley School
<1 miles, S 2.3 star
Paideia High School
<1 miles, S 3.2 star

Colleges

Whitworth University
32 miles, S 2.3 star
Spokane Falls Community College
36 miles, S 1.4 star

Hospitals

Providence St Joseph Hospital
7 miles, NE 4.1 star
Providence Mount Carmel Hospital
27 miles, N 4.1 star
Newport Community Hospital
31 miles, E 4.1 star
Providence Holy Family Hospital
35 miles, S 3.2 star

Airports

Spokane International Airport
39 miles, S 1.9 star
Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport
129 miles, S 1 star
Tri-Cities Airport
147 miles, SW 1 star
Missoula International Airport
190 miles, SE 1.4 star