At a Glance
Median Income
$65,745
$38,200 per capita
Home Value
$326,200
Zillow: $396,121
Median Rent
$1,141/mo
31.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
684/100K
4,932/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.6%
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
8.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
13.1% smoking rate
How Spokane Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Spokane's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Spokane a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Spokane residents earn a median household income of $65,745 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,200. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.4% 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 is $326,200 , 16% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $396,121. Median rent is $1,141/month, with 31.6% 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 1962.
Safety & Crime
Spokane reports 684 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 80% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,932/100K. The murder rate is 7.0/100K.
Education
32.6% of adults in Spokane hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% below the national average).
93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Spokane 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
Population229,228
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density3,334/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born6.1%
Veterans9.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$65,745
Per Capita$38,200
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty8.4%
County GDP$40,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,259
Housing
B+
Home Value$326,200
Rent$1,141
Ownership58.3%
Zillow$396,121
Housing Units101,157
Rent Burden31.6%
Crime
F
Violent684/100K
Property4,932/100K
Murder7.0/100K
Assault450/100K
Burglary651/100K
Health
Obesity35.8%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,070/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain17.4 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,903 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.6%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+12.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 46%
Commute21 min
Broadband90.8%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations137
Libraries19
Did You Know?
Spokane was founded in 1871.
The median home in Spokane was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Spokane International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.9% 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.