Spokane, Washington
City Overview
As of 2007, Spokane's population is 198,081 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 1.25 percent.
The median home cost in Spokane is $231,300. Home appreciation the last year has been 2.13 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Spokane's cost of living is 8.90% Lower than the U.S. average.
Spokane public schools spend $6,057 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 19 students per teacher in Spokane.
The unemployment rate in Spokane is 4.10 percent(U.S. avg. is 4.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Spokane jobs have Increased by 3.33 percent.
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People
The 2007 Spokane, WA, population is 198,081. There are 3,437 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Spokane, WA
The median age is 35.4. The US median is 37.6. 50.71% of people in Spokane, WA, are married. 14.11% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.31 people. 18.35% of people are married, with children. 10.70% have children, but are single.
Race in Spokane, WA
89.29% of people are white, 2.11% are black, 2.52% are asian, 1.85% are native american, and 4.95% claim 'Other'.
3.47% of the people in Spokane, WA, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 96.53% are non-hispanic).
Spokane People SperlingViews
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Economy
The unemployment rate in Spokane, WA, is 4.10%, with job growth of 3.33%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 28.61%.
Spokane, WA Taxes
Spokane, WA,sales tax rate is 8.50%. Income tax is 0.00%.
Spokane, WA Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $21,016, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $36,323.
Spokane Economy SperlingViews
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.10% | 4.60% |
| Recent Job Growth | 3.33% | 1.40% |
| Future Job Growth | 28.61% | 11.90% |
| Sales Taxes | 8.50% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 0.00% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $21,016 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $36,323 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 18.87% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 15.02% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 14.45% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 17.64% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 16.96% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 7.96% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 6.11% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 2.08% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 0.67% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.24% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 11.73% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 20.92% | 20.24% |
| Service | 18.57% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 28.52% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.35% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 7.85% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 12.05% | 14.44% |
Housing
The median home value in Spokane, WA, is $231,300. Home appreciation is 2.13% over the last year. The median age of Spokane, WA, real estate is 49 years.
Spokane, WA Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 37.86% of the Spokane, WA, population. 7.33% of houses and apartments in Spokane, WA, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
Spokane Housing SperlingViews
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| Median Home Age | 49 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $231,300 | $217,200 |
| Home Appreciation | 2.13% | 9.80% |
| Homes Owned | 54.50% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 7.33% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 37.86% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $13.41 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 1.03% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 1.30% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 2.08% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 8.61% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 17.00% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 38.53% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 16.70% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 10.21% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 2.60% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 0.98% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 0.64% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.08% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 4.52% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 4.44% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 4.82% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 7.56% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 13.90% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 8.28% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 16.98% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 11.86% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 27.65% | 13.55% |
Health
There are 265 physicians per capita in Spokane, WA. The US average is 170.
Spokane, WA Health Index
Air quality in Spokane, WA is 25 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Spokane, WA is 38 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 21 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
Spokane Health SperlingViews
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1. Low crime rate
2. Low cost of living and housing for the region
3. Affordable place to live
4. Good school system
5. Good weather
6. Plenty of outdoor... (read more)Thinking about moving to Spokane: I have been researching the Spokane/Northern Idaho area for possible relocation. I'm curious to know if Spokane values and supports environmentally friendly issues such... (read more)Have an opinion about Spokane? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Spokane Click Here
Crime
Spokane, WA, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 6. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Spokane, WA, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 7. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
Spokane Crime SperlingViews
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Climate
Spokane, WA, gets 18 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 11 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 89.
On average, there are 171 sunny days per year in Spokane, WA. The July high is around 86 degrees. The January low is 24. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 74 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
Spokane Climate SperlingViews
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Educate
Spokane, WA, schools spend $6,057 per student. There are 19 pupils per teacher, 376 students per librarian, and 460 children per counselor in Spokane, WA schools.
Spokane Education SperlingViews
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1. Low crime rate
2. Low cost of living and housing for the region
3. Affordable place to live
4. Good school system
5. Good weather
6. Plenty of outdoor... (read more)Have an opinion about Spokane? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Spokane Click Here
Transportation
The average one-way commute in Spokane, WA, takes 21 minutes. 74% of commuters drive their own car alone. 13% carpool with others. 4% take mass transit and 4% work from home.
Spokane Transportation SperlingViews
Public Transportation?: Is it easy to live in Spokane without a car? Especially getting around in winter? Is there good bus or public transport, and is it safe? I'm considering relocating to... (read more)Public Transportation: For a city this size the public transportation system tends to "struggle." Public trasnit via bus is difficult and akward unless you are fortunate enough to be close to... (read more)Spokane: It has a great climate, and many things to do. It's a wonderful... (read more)Have an opinion about Spokane? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Spokane Click Here
Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Spokane, WA is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Spokane, WA is more expensive.
Overall, Spokane, WA cost of living is 91.10.
Spokane Cost of Living SperlingViews
Housing market in Spokane, WA: In a nutshell, if you already have money to buy a house here, then youre gonna be fine. If you have to work to pay for your mortgage, like most of us, then youre in big... (read more)Spokane, Washington: I was born and raised in Spokane, moved to Seattle, Washington for 7 years, and returned to my hometown to raise a family. Spokane has an affordable housing market and... (read more)Cost of living: Other than gas and utilities, the cost of living increases are quite reasonable. ... (read more)Have an opinion about Spokane? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Spokane Click Here
Religion
36.11% of the people in Spokane, WA are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 13.68% are Catholic; 13.09% are Protestant; 3.47% are LDS; 5.24% are another Christian faith; 0.36% in Spokane, WA are Jewish; 0.05% are an eastern faith; 0.22% affilite with Islam.
Spokane Religion SperlingViews
re: I call it Spookyville - 4/4/2007: That's spooky because it's not full of liberals? People there actually work hard and rely on themselves and not progressive enough to have a government handout around... (read more)Spokane - Pros/Cons: Pros:
1. Low crime rate
2. Low cost of living and housing for the region
3. Affordable place to live
4. Good school system
5. Good weather
6. Plenty of outdoor... (read more)Thinking about moving to Spokane: I have been researching the Spokane/Northern Idaho area for possible relocation. I'm curious to know if Spokane values and supports environmentally friendly issues such... (read more)Have an opinion about Spokane? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Spokane Click Here
| Percent Religious | 36.11% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 13.68% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 13.09% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 3.47% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 2.77% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 0.87% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 2.23% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 3.70% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 1.59% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 1.93% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 5.24% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 0.36% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.05% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.22% | 0.54% |
Voting
43.19% of the people in Spokane, WA are registered as Democrats. 55.09% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 1.72%.
Spokane Voting SperlingViews
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