What are the schools like in Country Homes, WA?

School district data for Country Homes is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Country Homes?

The median household income in Country Homes, WA is $71,985 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.7%.

What is the weather like in Country Homes, WA?

Country Homes has an average high temperature of 37.8°F in January and 87.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 45.4 inches.

Country Homes, WA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Country Homes, WA affordable or expensive?

Country Homes's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Country Homes is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $341,000 and the median rent is $973 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Country Homes, WA?

Country Homes has a violent crime rate of 409.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3529.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Country Homes, WA a Good Place to Live?

Country Homes is a small town of 6,248 in Washington, with a median household income of $71,985 and a 9.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Country Homes stands out for short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Country Homes is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Country Homes city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 101.0

Country Homes's overall cost of living index is 101.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Country Homes costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	Country Homes, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$341,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$973	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	57.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$71,985	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Country Homes's violent crime rate is 409.9 per 100,000 residents — 8% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

409.9 /100k

Property Crime

3529.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Country Homes, WA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	32.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Country Homes sees average highs of 37.8°F in January and 87.1°F in July, with 17.4 inches of annual precipitation and 45.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Country Homes, WA
Average High — January	37.8°F
Average High — July	87.1°F
Annual Precipitation	17.4"
Annual Snowfall	45.4"

Demographics

Metric	Country Homes, WA	National Avg
Population	6,248	—
Median Age	27.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	80.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.6%	18.9%
Asian	3.7%	6.3%
Under 18	17.0%	22.2%
65 and over	13.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Fairwood CDP (Spokane County), WA 1 mi Town and Country, WA 1 mi Mead, WA 4 mi Spokane, WA 6 mi Millwood, WA 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Country Homes

Country Homes, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

99251

Country Homes vs Other Cities

Country Homes, WA vs Fairwood CDP (Spokane County), WA Country Homes, WA vs Town and Country, WA Country Homes, WA vs Mead, WA Country Homes, WA vs Spokane, WA Country Homes, WA vs Millwood, WA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Country Homes, WA affordable or expensive?

Country Homes's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Country Homes roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $341,000 and median rent is $973/month.

What is the crime rate in Country Homes, WA?

Country Homes's violent crime rate is 409.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3529.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Country Homes?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Country Homes, WA a good place to live?

Country Homes, WA has a population of 6,248, a median household income of $71,985, and an unemployment rate of 9.7%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Country Homes?

Country Homes averages 37.8°F in January and 87.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 17.4 inches with about 45.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Country Homes?

Country Homes, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 99251.

What is the population of Country Homes?

The population of Country Homes, Washington is 6,248 with a median age of 27.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Country Homes?

Key numbers for living in Country Homes: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $341,000, median household income $71,985, crime index 132 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Country Homes side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.