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Spokane Valley, WA

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Spokane Valley, WA

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 31
Population105,460
Foreign Born2.2%
Population Density2,796people per mi²
Median Age37.6 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
GrowingSince 2010, this city's population has grown with relatively minor shifts in racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
B+
Good

Above-average quality of iife. The area offers a reasonable cost of living, decent mobility, and a mix of neighborhood amenities.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

113/100

13% above national average

A-

The Real Cost of Living in Spokane Valley, Washington

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $20k$37k
Comfortable $67k$98k
Luxury $105k+$163k+
Elite (Top 5%) $124k+$191k+
Affordability Ratio

72%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A-
Hood Index scan area
Premium Lean78%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
40
Poor
10
Negative
17

Groceries

7 within 10 miles

0.5mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

0.3mi

Hospital

11 within 20 miles

0.5mi

Airport

SEA — Seattle–Tacoma International

237.1mi

Post Office

USPS — 11712 East Sprague Avenue, Spokane

0.7mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

1 private club within 10 miles.

Golf6Nearest 3.5 mi
Camping20Nearest 6.6 mi
Marina0Nearest 13.8 mi
Winery4Nearest 4.9 mi
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range1Nearest 5.9 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C-
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$71k+6.4%
6% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$979k
49% above US avg
College Educated
24.8%
29% below US avg
WFH
12.8%
10% below US avg
Homeownership
57.5%
12% below US avg
Median Home
$344k
22% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
C+
Moderate

Crime rates similar to the national median for U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
35.0
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−20.5%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−24.1%
Homicide
0.01 / 1k Residents67% below state avg
Robbery
0.38 / 1k Residents20% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
1.65 / 1k Residents8% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−16.8%
Burglary
4.51 / 1k Residents54% above state avg
Larceny-Theft
25.33 / 1k Residents96% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
2.77 / 1k Residents19% above state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+5Leans Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Spokane Valley, Washington
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B-
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
C-
Weak10.7% of income
Property Rights
C-
FairIJ Grade C-
Firearm Rights
F
PoorFPC Grade F
Homeschooling
D-
PoorHigh regulation

Energy independence: Importer (55% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A+
Fully OpenRetail sales legal
Gambling Laws
A
Broadly OpenCasinos · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A+
Fully LegalRecreational

Homesteading

Growing Season175 days235 frost-free
Annual Rainfall20.1"
Elevation2,047 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
B-
Defensible

Workable tactical position. Some exposure to population density or targets, but generally defensible in a crisis.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
A+
Great942 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor2,796/sq mi
Fallout Danger
B
Fair2 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding, Cold Wave, Wildfire, Heat Wave, Earthquake
Border / Coast
B+
Goodborder 92 mi · coast 237 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$98.8M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CitySeattle737k people are 237 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital269 miOlympia, WA
Nearest Prison8.7 mi2 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T11:09:32.000Z

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