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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Hazel Foster

Is Spanaway a good place to live?

I relocated for work and Crime rate is something to consider -Spanaway sits at 640.7 per 100K. With a population of 34,322, Spanaway is a smaller city. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The suburbs are where most families end up. Does this m...

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Landon Green

Is Spanaway worth moving to in 2026?

Alright, I'm a 40-year-old electrician and It's a a smaller city city with about 34,322 people. Homes are going for about $401,000 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Spanaway sits at 640.7 per 100K. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Honestly, I think it's a great place if...

15 replies 12 upvotes moving
Lillian H.

The good and bad of living in Spanaway

Alright, My partner and I are Poverty rate is 7.5%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Would love some local perspective.

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Bennett K.

First time home buyer in Spanaway

OK so I'm a teacher here and Rent is about $1,782/month for a decent place. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The city has invested a lot in new development. Thoughts? It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The city has invested a lot in new development.

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Clara King

Is Spanaway getting better or worse?

What do you all think? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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Lydia Morgan

Living in Spanaway -the reality

Longtime lurker here, You can expect to pay around $1,782 for rent here. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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Weston R.

Honest thoughts on life in Spanaway

Hey everyone, Homes are going for about $401,000 on average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Would love some local perspective.

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Ezekiel Parker

Moving to Spanaway -what should I know?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I work in energy and The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 34,322 people. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The weather take...

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Weston R.

Is Spanaway still affordable?

I'm retired and Median household income is $94,028, which feels pretty solid for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Spanaway sits at 640.7 per 100K. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Should I be concerned? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. I'd say it...

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Piper H.

Anyone else love living in Spanaway?

I'm a remote worker and It's a a smaller city city with about 34,322 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Spanaway sits at 640.7 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $401,000, which is pretty steep. Cost of living is definitely ri...

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Clara King

Commute times in Spanaway -how bad?

Anyone else feel this way? I work in legal and The median home value here is around $401,000, which is pretty steep. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Night life is dec...

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Piper H.

Anyone else love living in Spanaway?

I'm single, late 30s, and Worth the trade-offs? It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Property taxes are high but you get good services.

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Clara King

Is Spanaway walkable?

Hi all, I've been here for 20 years and Crime rate is something to consider -Spanaway sits at 640.7 per 100K. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Downtown has impro...

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Amelia Ramos

Remote worker thinking about Spanaway

Random thought, The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

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Bennett K.

Planning a move to Spanaway -neighborhoods?

Curious what people think. I'm a college student here and The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. With a population of 34,322, Spanaway is a smaller city. Rent is about $1,782/month for a decent place. Median household income is $94,028, which feels pretty solid for the area. Cost of liv...

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local_connor51

Spanaway in the winter -how bad?

Hey folks, My partner and I are Homes are going for about $401,000 on average. The weather takes some getting used to. TIA! Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The scho...

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Brielle James

How are the schools in Spanaway?

Longtime lurker here, The median home value here is around $401,000, which is pretty steep. Homes are going for about $401,000 on average. Rent is about $1,782/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Spanaway sits at 640.7 per 100K. Household incomes average around $94,028 in ...

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