Spokane, Washington
Cost of living, housing, income, commute, climate, and safety — compiled for relocators researching Spokane.
MapsToIt planning snapshot
How much does it cost to live in Spokane?
Spokane, WA has a MapsToIt housing cost index of 96 (near the U.S. housing-cost baseline; 100 = U.S. avg). Median home value is about $326,200 and median rent about $1,141, against national ACS medians of $303,400 and $1,348. Median household income is roughly $65,745. Typical commute is 21 minutes; summer highs average 83°F. Violent-offense rates run about 689.6 per 100k (catalog avg 586.6).
Crime figures may use an older source vintage than housing and income on this page.
- Housing cost index
- 96U.S. avg 100
- Median home value
- $326,200U.S. $303,400
- Median rent
- $1,141U.S. $1,348
- Median income
- $65,745U.S. $78,538
- Unemployment
- 3.4%U.S. 4.2%
- Avg commute
- 21 minCatalog avg 25 min
- Violent crime
- 689.6per 100k · avg 586.6
- Summer high
- 83°FCatalog avg 87°F
Key figures
Each metric shows how Spokane compares with the U.S. baseline (ACS/BLS nationals where available; catalog-city averages for crime, climate, and commute). Income, housing, population, and crime are for the incorporated city (city limits), not the broader metro/MSA — unemployment is county-level (BLS LAUS).
- Population
- 230,609City limits · Census PEP 2024 estimate
As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024 - Median household income
- $65,745Incorporated place (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year16% below U.S. avgU.S. $78,538 - Housing cost index
- 96ACS home+rent vs U.S. (100 = avg)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-yearNear U.S. avg (100)U.S. 100 - Median home value
- $326,200City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year8% above U.S. avgU.S. $303,400 - Median rent
- $1,141City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year15% below U.S. avgU.S. $1,348 - Unemployment
- 3.4%County LAUS · not city-only
As of 2026-09-10 · July 2026Near U.S. avg (4.2 pts)U.S. 4.2 pts - Avg commute
- 21 min16% below U.S. avgU.S. 25 min
- Walk Score
- 499% above U.S. avgU.S. 45
- Violent crime rate
- 689.6annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)18% above U.S. avgU.S. 586.6 - Property crime rate
- 5919.3annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)92% above U.S. avgU.S. 3087.9 - Summer high
- 83°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals4.0°F below U.S. avgU.S. 87°F
- Winter low
- 26°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals8.0°F below U.S. avgU.S. 34°F
- Annual rainfall
- 17.4 inAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals47% below U.S. avgU.S. 33 in
- Sunny days
- 246As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals8% below U.S. avgU.S. 268
Population trend
Spokane grew 10.1% from 209,525 in 2010 to 230,609 in 2024.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024). Playback steps monthly between annual Census PEP estimates.
Is Spokane expensive compared to the U.S. average?
Compared with the U.S. average, Spokane runs 4 points lower on MapsToIt's ACS housing index. Use that single number as a quick filter, then dig into home and rent cells for the budget you actually need.
- Housing cost index 96 (U.S. 100)
- Median home $326,200 vs U.S. $303,400
- Median rent $1,141 vs U.S. $1,348
How much does housing cost in Spokane?
Budget first around $1,141/month rent or $326,200 purchase prices — both are MapsToIt ACS medians, not listing ask averages. National ACS medians are $1,348 rent and $303,400 home value for context.
- Median home value $326,200
- Median rent $1,141/month
- Median household income $65,745
What is the job market like in Spokane?
Labor-market context for Spokane: unemployment 3.4% and median income $65,745. Those are BLS LAUS (county) and ACS figures — industry mix still matters more than the headline rate alone.
- Unemployment 3.4% (U.S. 4.2%)
- Median income $65,745
How long is the typical commute in Spokane?
Plan on roughly 21 minutes each way in Spokane. Walk Score estimates around 49 shape how car-dependent daily errands feel. Compare that with the 25-minute catalog average before you lock a neighborhood.
- 21 minutes average one-way
- Walk Score 49/100
Is Spokane safer than similar U.S. cities?
Spokane's FBI-derived violent rate (~689.6/100k) sits at or above the average of mapped MapsToIt cities. Use the figure as a screening signal, then verify the blocks you would actually live on.
- Violent 689.6 per 100k
- Property 5919.3 per 100k
What is the climate like year-round in Spokane?
Spokane's climate profile: 83°F summer peaks, 26°F winter mornings, 17.4" annual rainfall, and 246 sunny days — from the nearest NOAA normals station.
- Summer high 83°F
- Winter low 26°F
- 17.4 in rain · 246 sunny days
About 230,609 people live in Spokane, WA. Median household income is roughly $65,745, while the ACS housing-cost index sits near 96 — close to the national housing-cost baseline (100 ≈ U.S. average). Entry home prices around $326,200 still look attainable compared with coastal metros.
Spokane is compact enough that a single wrong neighborhood choice is easy to feel day to day — visit at commute hour before signing. Figures on this page are merged from Census ACS, BLS LAUS, FBI Crime Data Explorer, and NOAA Climate Normals — use them to compare Spokane with nearby alternatives before you relocate.
Gray winters west of the Cascades and dry inland basins split lifestyles. The normals show about 17.4 inches of rain and 246 sunny days across a typical year. Plan on roughly 21 minutes each way for a typical commute; Walk Score is about 49. Unemployment recently ran near 3.4%, broadly in line with many large U.S. counties. Violent-offense rates near 689.6 per 100k sit in a mid-to-elevated band versus many peer cities in this catalog.
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Sources
- Census / ACS: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (Spokane city, 1600000US5367000) — As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year
- BLS: BLS LAUS · Spokane County, July 2026 — As of 2026-09-10 · July 2026
- Crime: FBI CIUS Table 8 (2019) city offenses known to law enforcement — rates per 100k; CDE API unavailable at enrich time — As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)
- Climate: NOAA 1991–2020 Monthly Normals (USW00094176 SPOKANE FELTS FLD) — As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals
- Population trend: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024) — As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024
Catalog refreshed 2026-09-10