City safety & data profile

Spokane ValleyWA

Spokane Valley, WA is a 95K-resident city in Spokane County with a median household income of $74,042.

Spokane County, Washington. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Spokane Valley, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Spokane Valley has a population larger than 92% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $382,300, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-22

95K
Population
Top 8%
By size
$74,042
Median income
$382,300
Median home
12.9%
Poverty rate

The read on Spokane Valley

Spokane Valley posts a median household income higher than 42% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Spokane Valley area.

Top 58%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Spokane Valley

Where Spokane Valley income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$74,042 Bottom 42% higher than 42% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. WA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Spokane Valley, WA beyond the headline numbers

Spokane Valley sits inside Spokane County, Washington, at roughly 47.67°N, -117.24°W. Population 94,919, $74,042 median household income. Median home value $382,300, median rent $1,353. Poverty rate 12.9%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Spokane Valley's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 35.1%, then short sleep duration at 32.7%. 1 hospital in/around Spokane Valley, 5/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Spokane Valley from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
94,919
Spokane Valley
Median Income
$74,042
+9% vs avg
Median Home Value
$382,300
+68% vs avg
Median Age
38.3
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Spokane County) - Spokane Valley's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
549K+16%
Median Income
$78,582+60%
Median Home Value
$410,700+122%
Poverty Rate
11.7%-24%
Unemployment
5.3%-46%

Economics

Economics indicators for Spokane Valley, WA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,353/mo
Poverty Rate
12.9% -9% vs avg
Unemployment 5.2%
Bachelor's Degree+ 26.5%
Work From Home 13.3%
Public Transit 1.3%

Population

White 84.2%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.8%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.5%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
35.1%
Short Sleep Duration
32.7%
High Blood Pressure
31.7%
Physical Inactivity
20.3%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.1%
Binge Drinking
17.2%
Frequent Physical Distress
13.7%
Current Smoking
12.4%
Current Asthma
11.8%
Diabetes
10.5%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 64.6%
Annual Checkup 72.8%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
7.7%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.2%
Stroke
3.4%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
1
★★★★
0
★★★
0
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0
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0
Average Rating
5/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
MULTICARE VALLEY HOSPITAL
SPOKANE VALLEY · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★★

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Spokane Valley, WA? ▼
Spokane Valley, WA has a population of 94,919 people, located in Spokane County, Washington.
What is the median household income in Spokane Valley? ▼
The median household income in Spokane Valley, WA is $74,042 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 12.9%.
What is the median home value in Spokane Valley? ▼
The median home value in Spokane Valley, WA is $382,300. Median rent is $1,353/month.
What are the top health concerns in Spokane Valley? ▼
The top health indicators in Spokane Valley include Obesity (35.1%), Short Sleep Duration (32.7%), High Blood Pressure (31.7%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Spokane Valley? ▼
Spokane Valley has 1 hospital with an average rating of 5/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Spokane Valley? ▼
The median age in Spokane Valley, WA is 38.3 years. 26.5% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Spokane Valley, WA is located in Spokane County, Washington. With a population of 95K and a $74,042 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 5/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Spokane Valley area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Spokane Valley's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Spokane Valley area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
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  • Compare Spokane Valley against Washington peers on any ranking lens. Explore Washington

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Spokane County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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