Spokane-Spokane Valley Metro Area, WA
Living in the Spokane Metro Area
Bikeability40
Walkability44
Commute71
Public Transit42
Affordability67
Public Safety55
Airports23
Hospitals84
Colleges69
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools52
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
550kPopulation+89k (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
30%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
63%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black2%
Caucasian85%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate24%
Some College40%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$56kMedian Household Income+$9.2k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty
24 mi Average Commute
81%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector67%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Military1%
Sales and office23%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$222kMedian Home Value+$34k (2010–19)
20%Built 2000 or Later
$774Median Monthly Rent+$175 (2010–19)
59%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home7%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier15%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K15%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity42%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas47%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Spokane Metro Area
United States45
Washington38
Property Crime in the Spokane Metro Area
United States48
Washington70
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(52%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump51%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | 3 | 17 |
| Feb | 31 | 2 | 8 |
| Mar | 38 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 45 | 2 | 0 |
| May | 53 | 2 | 0 |
| Jun | 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 66 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 65 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 57 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 45 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 34 | 3 | 6 |
| Dec | 26 | 3 | 20 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Spokane Metro Area
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding22
Tornado2
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Spokane-Spokane Valley Metro Area, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Spokane-Spokane Valley Metro Area, WA
Northwest Christian Schools
24 miles, SE
St George's School
24 miles, S
Countryside Adventist Elementary
24 miles, S
Life Prep Academy
25 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Spokane-Spokane Valley Metro Area, WA
Whitworth University
26 miles, SE
Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs
26 miles, SE
Gonzaga University
32 miles, SE
Eastern Washington University
42 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Spokane-Spokane Valley Metro Area, WA
Providence St Joseph Hospital
13 miles, N
Providence Holy Family Hospital
29 miles, SE
Newport Community Hospital
29 miles, E
Shriners Hospital for Children
32 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Spokane-Spokane Valley Metro Area, WA
Spokane International Airport
33 miles, S
Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport
122 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
144 miles, SW
Missoula International Airport
185 miles, SE