Spokane, Washington
Lilac City with four seasons
U.S. News (2025)
#60 Best Places to Live
Livability (2025)
#48 Top 100 Best Places to Live
WhereAtHome Score
68.2
D+out of 100
Overview
Spokane offers affordable Pacific Northwest living with access to outdoor recreation and four distinct seasons. The city has invested heavily in downtown revitalization and riverfront development. No state income tax and lower costs than Seattle attract relocations.
Key Highlights
- Affordable Pacific Northwest living
- No state income tax
- Riverfront Park and urban trails
- Four distinct seasons
- Growing healthcare sector
- Access to lakes and ski resorts
Key Metrics
2024 Presidential Election
Spokane County (county-level results)
Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more
Climate
Summer High
86°F
Winter Low
25°F
Annual Rainfall
17"
Sunny Days
170
Amenities & Infrastructure
87+ Parks
Green spaces and recreation
4 Major Hospitals
Healthcare access
3 Universities
Higher education institutions
Public Transit Available
Bus, rail, or metro service
Major Employers
Score Breakdown
6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.
Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)
How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)
Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)
Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)
Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)
Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)
Location
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Start ComparisonLast Updated: 2026-07-01
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.
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