Livability Score

85
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (43) A+
The High Nooner
Coffee Shop
Little Euro
Coffee Shop
Wake Up Call
Coffee Shop
Ladder Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Coffee Shop
Para Dice Espresso
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Devil's Brew
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Shotzy's Coffee
Coffee Shop
The Garden
Coffee Shop
Galaxy Grind
Coffee Shop
Sams and Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Casual Friday Donuts
Coffee Shop
Jenny's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Pavillion Espresso
Coffee Shop
Donuts
Coffee Shop
Lalozy Food to Go
Coffee Shop
Whistle Stop
Coffee Shop
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Wake Up Call
Coffee Shop
Blissful Blends
Coffee Shop
Swell Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (12) F
Vercler Castle
Attraction
Spokane Valley Heritage Museum
Museum
Splash Down Waterpark
Theme Park
Splash Down Waterpark
Water Park
Regal Spokane Valley Stadium 12
Cinema
The Boudin
Attraction
The Cannonballs
Attraction
Central Valley High School Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Valley Bowling Center
Bowling Alley
Evergreen Railroad Modelers
Attraction
Food and Drink (99) A+
Subway
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Brass Faucet
Bar
Pizza Rita
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Taco Time
Fast Food
Natural 20 Brewing Company
Bar
Dave's Bar and Grill
Bar
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Thrifty Scotsman
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Qdoba
Fast Food
Blue Dolphin
Bar
Casey's Place
Fast Food
McCracken’s Irish Pub
Bar
Latah Creek Winery
Alcohol
HuHot Mongolian Grill
Fast Food
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
Hallett's Market & Café
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
The Ref
Bar
Jackson Hole Bar & Grill
Bar
Fitness (13) A+
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
9 Rounds
Gym
Crossfit
Gym
The Legacy Boxing Club
Gym
Specialty Training Inc.
Gym
Pure Barre
Gym
Muv Fitness
Gym
Mindset Fitness
Gym
APF
Gym
Snap Fitness
Gym
Snap Fitness
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Forza Fitness Northwest
Gym
Groceries (18) A+
Yoke's
Grocery Store
Lieng & Pheng Oriental Market
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Franz Bakery Outlet
Bakery
Breaüxdoo Bakery
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Egger's
Butcher
Just American Desserts
Bakery
Rosauers
Grocery Store
Celebrations Bakery
Bakery
Fred Meyer
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
WinCo Foods
Grocery Store
Happy Cake Company
Bakery
Yoke's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Harvest Foods
Grocery Store
Albertsons
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Harvest foods
Grocery Store
Parks (78) A+
Discovery Playground
Playground
Valley Mission Park
Park
Mirabeau Point Park
Park
We Play
Playground
Mirabeau Meadows
Park
Balfour Park
Park
Sullivan Park
Park
Terrace View Park
Park
Bannen Park
Park
Brown's Park
Park
Millwood Park
Park
Knox Park
Park
Camp Caro
Park
Castle Park
Park
Greenacres Park
Park
Spokane River Centennial Park
Park
Morningside Park
Park
Edgecliff Park
Park
Shops (245) A+
Aspire Skin Care Clinic
Beauty
7 Wonders by Aveda
Hairdresser
High Maintenance
Beauty
Holiday
Convenience Store
TechResource
Electronics
Instyle Salon
Hairdresser
Rose & Blossom
Florist
Bike Hub
Bicycle
Oasis
Hairdresser
Timeless Furniture and Botique
Furniture
Wallaroo's Furniture and Mattresses
Furniture
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Rent-A-Center
Furniture
Hot Nails
Beauty
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Cartel
Hairdresser
Milano Salon
Hairdresser
Certified Systems Group
Houseware
Rite Aid
Convenience Store
Creative Hair and Nail Design
Beauty
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Convenience Store
Coconutz Tanning
Beauty
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Convenience Store
Pistol Annie'z Salon
Beauty
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 2.0% take public transportation in Spokane Valley.
Public Transit Stops (408)
Stops & Stations A+
Broadway @ Vercler
Bus Stop
Broadway @ Vercler
Bus Stop
Broadway @ McDonald
Bus Stop
Broadway @ McDonald
Bus Stop
Pines @ Alki
Bus Stop
Broadway @ Pines
Bus Stop
Pines @ Broadway
Bus Stop
Pines @ Alki
Bus Stop
Broadway @ Pines
Bus Stop
Pines @ Broadway
Bus Stop
Pines @ Valleyway
Bus Stop
Pines @ Valleyway
Bus Stop
Pines @ Desmet
Bus Stop
Broadway @ Blake
Bus Stop
Sprague @ 12805 E (DMV)
Bus Stop
Pines @ Main
Bus Stop
Sprague @ 12816 E (DMV)
Bus Stop
Broadway @ Blake
Bus Stop
Pines @ Main
Bus Stop
Pines @ Boone
Bus Stop
Sprague @ McDonald
Bus Stop
Sprague @ McDonald
Bus Stop
Pines @ Sprague
Bus Stop
Sprague @ Pines
Bus Stop
Pines @ Sprague
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.0% F
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cost of living A-

The cost of living in Spokane Valley is 108/100 - which is 8% lower than Washington.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime D-

Spokane Valley crime rates are 4,395 per 100k, which is 18% higher than Washington
Property Crime
4,062 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
333 crimes per 100k C
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employment C

The median income in Spokane Valley is $56,351 - which is 10% lower than Washington.
Med. Household Income
$56,351 D
Unemployment Rate
3.5% C+
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (56)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
CancerCare Northwest
Clinic
Kidsmile
Dentist
DaBell & Paventy Orthodontics
Dentist
Reamer Family Dentistry
Dentist
Sunrise Dental
Dentist
Cotton Family Dentistry
Dentist
North Pines Dental Care
Dentist
Valley Hospital
Hospital
The Medicine Shoppe
Pharmacy
Valley Obstetrics and Gynecology
Clinic
Planned Parenthood
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Valley Gastroenterology
Clinic
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Jay R. Clark Family Dentistry
Dentist
Cascade Dental Care - Valley
Dentist
DaBell & Paventy Orthodontics
Dentist
Family Dental of Spokane Valley
Dentist
Hymas Family Dental
Dentist
Children's Dental Village
Dentist
Harken
Dentist
Avenue Dental Care
Dentist
Valley Dermatology
Clinic
Velis Family Dental
Dentist
Apple Valley Dental
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B-
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housing A+

Spokane Valley home prices are $226,800 - which is 16% lower than Washington
Home Price
$226,800 A-
Home Appreciation Rate
25% A+
Home Affordability
4x (home price to income ratio) D+
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schools B

The Spokane Valley graduation rate is 87% - which is equal to Washington
School Test Scores
54% D
High School Grad. Rates
87% B-
Elementary Schools (34) D-
Summit School
North Pines Middle School
Spokane Valley Learning Academy
Broadway Elementary
Valley Montessori School
St Mary Catholic School
Opportunity Elementary
Mcdonald Elementary School
Progress Elementary School
Ev Parent Partnership
Adams Elementary
Trent School
Evergreen Middle School
Pioneer School
St John Vianney School
Valley Christian School
South Pines Elementary
University Elementary School
Ness Elementary
Bowdish Middle School
The Oaks Academy
Sunrise Elementary
Calvary Chapel Christian School
Spokane Valley Adventist School
West Valley City School
High Schools (15) B-
I-Tracc
Spokane Valley Learning Academy
Dishman Hills High School
Stem Academy At Svt
Spokane Valley Tech
Ev Parent Partnership
School To Life
Mica Peak High School
Valley Christian School
The Oaks Academy
Central Valley High School
Spokane Valley Transition School
University High School
Ev Online
Re-Engagement
Spokane Valley High School
West Valley High School
East Valley High School
Eagle Peak At Pratt
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ratings C

Spokane Valley has an overall rating of 64% from 19 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (18)
From AreaVibes F
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Spokane Valley, WA Area Guide

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Spokane Valley Area Facts

  • Spokane Valley has a Livability Score of 85/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Spokane Valley crime rates are 18% higher than the Washington average
  • Cost of living in Spokane Valley is 8% lower than the Washington average

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Spokane Valley - New, But Good! 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( Feb 17, 2015) Spokane Valley, WA is only eleven years old. I was working in an office near the Idaho and Washington line in what is now Spokane Valley when the controversial vote for incorporation happened. This city is a true product of the tech and housing bubbles. It's population is nearing ...Read More the 100,000 mark which is incredible for such a young city.

Between Spokane, WA and Coeur d' Alene, ID extremely fertile farmland and a gigantic underground aquifer exists. This lowland was quickly gobbled-up by commercial and residential real estate developers. The residents of "The Valley" noticed that municipal services and government issues were burdensome because they were centralized in Spokane proper located 15 miles west. A major shopping center was built in the valley, and nearly overnight, a sprawling independent suburb emerged.

Spokane Valley is home to an amazing variety of high tech companies and distribution warehouses. It is bordered on the north and south by high mountain ranges. It's lifeline is Interstate 90. New residents and visitors will notice that Spokane Valley is mainly a residential hideaway for people working and playing in the nearby cities of Spokane, Cheney, Post Falls, Coeur d'Alene. Employment and recreation opportunities are exceptionally diverse and more attractive than almost any other region in the state.

Spokane Valley does have a high non-violent crime rate. Next to Fresno, CA this area is rated number two for car thefts and burglary. Property taxes are high even in low-income neighborhoods. The Valley is however, a sportsman's paradise. Hunting, boating, fishing, racing, flying and concert events are around every turn. A major Cabela's store and the world's only floating golf green are only a few minutes away. Shopping and high tech sector perks are also abundant considering they are at the heart of how the city was established.

Both apartment and permanent home living in Spokane Valley is comfortable with an average number of traffic jams and noise restriction interruptions. Lucrative careers are absolutely possible here. So is an active social life. Be prepared to pay high taxes on things like property, retail items and restaurant gratuities. In short the residents of Spokane Valley prefer to call the city "home" while traveling a short distance to work and play. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Spokane Valley? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Discovery Playground
      Valley Mission Park
      Mirabeau Point Park
      We Play
      Mirabeau Meadows
      Balfour Park
      Sullivan Park
      Terrace View Park

      Entertainment

      Vercler Castle
      Spokane Valley Heritage Museum
      Splash Down Waterpark
      Splash Down Waterpark
      Regal Spokane Valley Stadium 12
      The Boudin
      The Cannonballs
      Central Valley High School Performing Arts Center

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      Burger King
      Brass Faucet
      Pizza Rita
      Baskin-Robbins
      Dairy Queen
      Taco Time
      Natural 20 Brewing Company

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Spokane Valley? Of all people who commute, 2.0% take public transportation in Spokane Valley.
      Drive to Work
      79%

      3% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      A- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Spokane Valley? The cost of living in Spokane Valley is 108/100 - which is 8% lower than Washington.
      Spokane Valley
      108

      8% more expensive than average

      Washington
      118

      18% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Spokane Valley? Spokane Valley crime rates are 4,395, which are 18% higher than Washington
      Total Crime
      4,395 per 100k people

      89% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 23

      89% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      7%

      Year over year crime is up

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Spokane Valley? The median income in Spokane Valley is $56,351 which is 10% lower than Washington.
      Median household income
      $56,3512% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $29,816equal to the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      25% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Spokane Valley a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Valley Hospital

      Pharmacies

      The Medicine Shoppe
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Rite Aid
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      Valley Physical Therapy
      Optimal Healthcare

      A+ Housing

      What are Spokane Valley home prices? Spokane Valley home prices are $226,800 - which is 16% lower than Washington
      Median home value
      $226,80023% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9692% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      58%

      9% lower than the US average

      B Schools

      Does Spokane Valley have good schools? The Spokane Valley graduation rate is 87% - which is equal to Washington
      High school grad. rates
      87%

      5% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      54%

      13% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      C User Ratings

      Is Spokane Valley a good place to live? Spokane Valley has an overall rating of 64% from 19 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      64%

      19 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      49%

      18 total surveys

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