WELCOME TO SPOKANE, WASHINGTON

If you haven't had the pleasure of visiting the greater Spokane area yet then you're missing out!

Spokane has everything you'd expect from a big city but with a small town, friendly feeling.

With a thriving downtown and access to nature in every direction there's something for everyone. Voted one of the top cities for outdoor activities* and one of the top cities to live in and retire in overall*, Spokane is the perfect place to call home.

People moving to Spokane are drawn by the low cost of living, the active lifestyle, the prospect of continued growth and natural beauty.

FACTS ABOUT SPOKANE

229k

The City of Spokane is the second largest city in Washington State and has a population of about 229k people.

Zone 6

Spokane is in growing Zone 6. This means Spokane residents usually see a warm summer, cold winter, and a 180-day growing season.

$1,971

Spokane residents spend an average of $1,971 on bills per month compared to the state average of $2,468 and the national average of $2,046

$420k

The median price for a house in the Spokane area is around $420k. This ebbs and flows with the market. Check this page for up to date figures.

1.2%

The county's average effective property tax rate is 1.20%, which is higher than the state average of 0.84%.

34 mi

Spokane is about 34 miles from the Coeur d'Alene area in Idaho. Depending on where you are it takes about 35 minutes to get there.

SPOKANE HOUSING MARKET

See up to date housing market data and recommendations for buyers and sellers in the Spokane area at the button below.

HOUSING MARKET UPDATE

GET TO KNOW THE NEIGHBORHOODS

CHECK OUT THE VIDEOS AND BLOGS HIGHLIGHTING EACH SPOKANE NEIGHBORHOOD.

The Ultimate Guide to Moving to and Living in Spokane, Washington: A First-Hand Account

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RECOMMENDED PLACES

Here are the names and locations of all the places I enjoy and recommend in Spokane. I've included everything from restaurants, nature trails, parks, entertainment venues, and bars.

This is an ever-expanding list so be sure to check back regularly!

*https://www.rei.com/blog/news/new-analysis-reveals-top-50-cities-for-access-to-the-outdoors#top-50

*https://realestate.usnews.com/places/rankings/best-places-to-live