Suncrest, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Spokane County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
5,590 Population 567/sq mi density
$101,964 Median Income $40,335 per capita
$469,600 Home Value $411,503 Zillow
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$101,964 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$469,600 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Suncrest, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$101,964
36% above
$40,335 per capita
Home Value
$469,600
67% above
Zillow: $411,503
Bachelor's Degree+
25.7%
24% below
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
11% above
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.0%
0% below
12.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Suncrest Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Suncrest's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
136%
Home Value
167%
Poverty
35%
Bachelor's
76%
Unemployment
111%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Suncrest a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Suncrest residents earn a median household income of $101,964 , which is 36% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,335. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% 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 Suncrest is $469,600 , 67% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $411,503. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.

Education

25.7% of adults in Suncrest hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% below the national average). 95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Suncrest has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population5,590
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density567/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans18.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$101,964
Per Capita$40,335
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$40,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,259

Housing

A
Home Value$469,600
Rent
Ownership95.1%
Zillow$411,503
Housing Units2,016
Rent Burden19.4%

Health

Obesity32.0%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,070/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain22.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,827 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.7%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+11.1%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 46%
Commute40 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries19

Did You Know?

The median home in Suncrest was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Spokane International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.1% 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.