Spokane, Washington

Population 209,504

Spokane is located in Spokane County, WA. The population is 209,504, making Spokane the largest city in Spokane County and the 2nd largest city in the state of Washington.

There are 127 public schools in Spokane with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Spokane is high , and there are 287 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Spokane is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Spokane property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Spokane include Town and Country, Country Homes and Millwood.

Spokane Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 6.4%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 63.5%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 30.2%

Crime Rate

62.32% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 580
  • Violent Crimes: 690
  • Robbery: 141
  • Burglary: 791
  • Property Crime: 5
  • Larceny Theft: 4

Registered Offenders

15.23% Higher than national avg.
  • 287 offenders in Spokane
  • 13.70 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

1,212 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 11
  • Registered Polluters: 51
  • Superfunds: 62
  • Tanks & Spills: 1,088

Unemployment

Very High 4.5%
  • Washington unemployment average: 4.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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127 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 127 K-12 public schools in Spokane, WA and 46 private schools. Homefacts rates Spokane's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.

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287 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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519 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Spokane, WA issued 519 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 519 permits, 223 were issued for single family homes and 296 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Spokane, WA issued 463 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 463 permits, 321 were issued for single family homes and 142 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $713
  • 1 Bedroom: $806
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,049
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,490
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,774

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Environmental Hazards

1212 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (146/156)
    Spokane, WA has 93.59% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Spokane, WA is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.19 Average
    Spokane, WA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 30.63°
  • February 34.62°
  • March 40.13°
  • April 46.12°
  • May 55.2°
  • June 61.79°
  • July 71.28°
  • August 70.16°
  • September 62.08°
  • October 48.28°
  • November 38.03°
  • December 29.52°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Spokane, WA

Earthquakes
Spokane, WA has a moderate risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Spokane, WA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Spokane, WA has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Spokane, WA has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Spokane, WA: $45,676

Unemployment

Unemployment in Spokane is 4.5%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 42.34%
White Collar - 57.66%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Jay Inslee
  • Sen. Maria Cantwell
  • Sen. Patty Murray

City Representatives

  • Cathy McMorris Rodgers

Neighborhood Info

4 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

102 FCC Towers view all