Airway Heights, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Spokane County County
Airway Heights, WA
At a Glance
How Airway Heights Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Airway Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Airway Heights a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Airway Heights residents earn a median household income of $64,659 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,318. The unemployment rate stands at 8.5% (136% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,669 business establishments, including 1,237 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Airway Heights is $286,900 , 2% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $370,987. Median rent is $1,313/month, with 30.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2006.
Safety & Crime
Airway Heights reports 408 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 7% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,978/100K.
Education
20.2% of adults in Airway Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 91.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Airway Heights has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.