At a Glance
Median Income
$70,722
$35,235 per capita
Home Value
$344,300
Zillow: $410,897
Median Rent
$1,247/mo
30.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
245/100K
3,551/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.8%
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
9.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
12.8% smoking rate
How Spokane Valley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Spokane Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Spokane Valley a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Spokane Valley residents earn a median household income of $70,722 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,235. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.3% 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 Spokane Valley is $344,300 , 22% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $410,897. Median rent is $1,247/month, with 30.1% 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 1978.
Safety & Crime
Spokane Valley reports 245 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 36% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,551/100K. The murder rate is 0.9/100K.
Education
24.8% of adults in Spokane Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% below the national average).
94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Spokane Valley 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
Population105,460
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density2,796/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born5.1%
Veterans9.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$70,722
Per Capita$35,235
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty9.3%
County GDP$40,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,259
Housing
B+
Home Value$344,300
Rent$1,247
Ownership57.5%
Zillow$410,897
Housing Units44,379
Rent Burden30.1%
Crime
F
Violent245/100K
Property3,551/100K
Murder0.9/100K
Assault178/100K
Burglary604/100K
Health
Obesity35.4%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,070/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain17.4 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation2,051 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.8%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 46%
Commute21 min
Broadband89.1%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations21
Libraries19
Did You Know?
Spokane Valley was founded in 2003.
The median home in Spokane Valley was built in 1978.
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.
17.7% 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.