At a Glance
Median Income
$76,010
$35,601 per capita
Home Value
$379,600
Zillow: $514,406
Median Rent
$1,216/mo
28.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.8%
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
9.2%
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.3%
11.1% smoking rate
How Mead Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mead's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mead a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mead residents earn a median household income of $76,010 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,601. The unemployment rate stands at 9.2% (156% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% 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 Mead is $379,600 , 35% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $514,406. Median rent is $1,216/month, with 28.4% 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 1990.
Education
26.8% of adults in Mead hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% below the national average).
92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mead has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population7,184
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density990/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans11.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$76,010
Per Capita$35,601
Unemployment9.2%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$40,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,259
Housing
B+
Home Value$379,600
Rent$1,216
Ownership89.5%
Zillow$514,406
Housing Units2,741
Rent Burden28.4%
Health
Obesity33.3%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death8,070/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain17.4 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,783 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.8%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+8.6%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 46%
Commute24 min
Broadband95.7%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Mead was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Spokane International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
There are 1,237 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 40 fatal vehicle crashes.
819 declared natural disasters on record.