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Spokane County
  • County in Washington
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Spokane County

#4 in Best Counties for Families in Washington
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Housing
      C minus
    3. Nightlife
      A minus
    4. Good for Families
      B
    5. Diversity
      B
    6. Jobs
      B minus
    7. Weather
      B minus
    8. Cost of Living
      C minus
    9. Health & Fitness
      A
    10. Outdoor Activities
      A
    11. Commute
      A minus
    Spokane County is located in Washington with a population of 531,477. In Spokane County, most residents own their homes. In Spokane County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Spokane County and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Spokane County are above average.
    Population
    531,477
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $273,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,007
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      36%
    • Own
      64%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      298.6
      282.7
    • Murder
      2.6
      6.1
    • Rape
      87.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      76.8
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      845.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      4,520.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      649.3
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      11%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      20%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      39%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      23%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      6%
      11%
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    Working in Spokane County

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $64,079
    National
    $69,021
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