Spokane, WA
Population 229,228 · Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA MSA. Moving to or from Spokane? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
229,228
Cost of living (RPP)
100.346
Annual avg temp
50°F
Typical home
$395,325
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $65,745 |
| Median age | 37.2 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.5% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $326,200 |
| Median gross rent | $1,141/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.37 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 100.346 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 91.196, goods 105.028, services 97.059. Source: BEA, Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
50°F
January low
26°F
July high
87°F
Annual snow
—
Annual precipitation 17.4". Station: SPOKANE FELTS FLD, WA US (5.3 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$395,325
ZHVI YoY
0.0%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,475/mo
ZORI YoY
+1.8%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA
Total employment (MSA)
255,160
Median wage (annual)
$48,920
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 31,380 | $46,000 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 23,780 | $38,530 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 22,620 | $44,880 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 22,480 | $35,500 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations | 17,820 | $95,340 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
Spokane Valley, WA 13 mi · 20 min Bellevue, WA 271 mi · 5h 2m Kent, WA 277 mi · 5h 12m Renton, WA 278 mi · 5h 8m Seattle, WA 281 mi · 5h 14m Tacoma, WA 293 mi · 5h 32m Everett, WA 300 mi · 5h 36m Gresham, OR 341 mi · 6h 25m Portland, OR 351 mi · 6h 36m Vancouver, WA 354 mi · 6h 40m