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Spokane is a mid-sized city of 227,922 in Washington, with a median household income of $63,316
and a 6.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is
1% above the national average.
Strengths:
Spokane stands out for solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Spokane is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Spokane 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
Spokane's overall cost of living index is 101.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Spokane costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.
Metric
Spokane, WA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$286,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,060
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
57.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$63,316
$74,755
Crime & Safety
High Crime
Spokane's violent crime rate is 674.9 per 100,000 residents
— 78% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
674.9 /100k
Property Crime
4840.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Spokane is served primarily by Spokane School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Spokane, WA
National Avg
School District
Spokane School District
—
Elementary Schools
37
—
Middle Schools
9
—
High Schools
15
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
32.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Spokane 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.
Spokane's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average.
That puts Spokane roughly 1% above the national average in cost.
The median home price is $286,900 and median rent is $1,060/month.
Spokane's violent crime rate is 674.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 4840.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Spokane are operated by Spokane School District.
The district has 37 elementary, 9 middle, and 15 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1. 32.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Spokane, WA has a population of 227,922, a median household income of $63,316, and an unemployment rate of 6.2%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Spokane 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).
Spokane, WA is covered by 11 ZIP codes: 99224, 99208, 99205, 99202, 99223, 99207, 99203, 99217, 99201, 99204, 99258.
The population of Spokane, Washington is 227,922 with a median age of 37.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Spokane: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $286,900, median household income $63,316, crime index 199 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Spokane side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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