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Spokane, WA

Aggregated across 16 ZIP codes in Spokane.

Population: 391,629 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Spokane, WA is $401,339 — down 0.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $409,136 after a median 32 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,602/month. 124 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with ice storm, cold wave, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$401,339

Typical home value

-0.5%

1-year change

32

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$401,339
1-year appreciation
-0.5%
3-year appreciation
-0.4%
5-year appreciation
+8.1%
10-year appreciation
+120.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2022)
$424,667
House Price Index (state)
596.1 (-1.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$409,136
Median list price
$425,486
Median price per sqft
$208
1-year sale-price change
-3.6%
Median days on market
32 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1,454
For-sale inventory
1,769
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
1,453
1-year forecast
-0.2%
Days to pending
44 days
New listings (monthly)
538

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,602/mo
1-year rent change
+4.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,116/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,173/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,494/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,047/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,497/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)
107.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
124
Elementary schools
64
Middle schools
18
High schools
29
Charter schools
3
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.8 : 1
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, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, cold wave, strong wind, winter weather, avalanche
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Very High · cold wave: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · wildfire: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
31
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)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
46.3°F
Average high
58.3°F
Average low
34.1°F
Annual precipitation
20.1 in
Annual snowfall
43.8 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)
43
Days with Good air quality
236
Days with Moderate air quality
126
Highest AQI recorded (year)
126

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

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
1
Nearest national park
Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area (48 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
41
Nearest airport
Felts Field (SFF) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Felts Field (SFF) (1 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
8
Hospitals include
NORTHWEST SPECIALTY HOSPITAL, DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER, PROV SACRED HRT MED CTR & CHILDS HOSP.
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 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 (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,019 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1968
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
206,384
Average weekly wage
$1,286
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,976

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

SpokaneState medianUS median
Typical home value$401,339$498,615$288,527
Median sale price$409,136$510,000$325,000
Median days on market32 days29 days51 days
Typical rent$1,602/mo$2,057/mo$1,809/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 typical home value in Spokane, WA?
$401,339.
What is the median sale price in Spokane, WA?
$409,136.
How long do homes take to sell in Spokane, WA?
Median days on market: 32 days.
What is typical rent in Spokane, WA?
Typical rent: $1,602/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Spokane, WA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, cold wave, strong wind, winter weather, avalanche.
Is Spokane, WA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 31 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
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?
124 schools (64 elementary, 18 middle, 29 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Spokane, WA walkable?
Walkability index: 14.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Spokane, WA?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Spokane, WA?
Regional Price Parity: 107.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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