Spokane Valley, WA Local Data & Statistics

State: WA

Total population: 106,365 Household income: $74,042 Rent: $1,353

Overview

Total population

106,365

Rent

$1,353

Year built

1979

Household income

$74,042

Per capita income

$36,791

Poverty rate

12.9%

Unemployment rate

4.8%

Household size

2.5 persons

Rent over 30% of income

49.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available, with the exception of the unemployment rate, which is sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). ACS 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Washington

Total population

106,365

Adults over 25

74,905

Total households

42,775

Household size

2.5 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$74,042

Per capita income

$36,791

Poverty rate

12.9%

Unemployment rate

4.8%

Rent over 30% of income

49.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Housing

Rent

$1,353

Year built

1979

Households that rent

41.8%

Households that own

58.2%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.6

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Race

White

84.2%

Black

1.4%

Asian

1.8%

Two or more races

8.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

7.1%

Not Hispanic or Latino

92.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Commute

Commute rate

86.7%

Commute time to work

21 mins

Work from home

13.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Education

Less than high school

31.3%

High school graduate or GED

28.4%

Some college or associate degree

13.8%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

26.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

Comparison of Spokane Valley, WA with: Washington State United States

Spokane Valley, WA

Total population106,365

Rent$1,353

Year built1979

Household income$74,042

Per capita income$36,791

Poverty rate12.9%

Unemployment rate4.8%

Washington State

Total population7,816,116

Rent$1,760

Year built1985

Household income$98,141

Per capita income$53,744

Poverty rate9.9%

Unemployment rate4.5%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	CitySpokane Valley, WA	StateWashington	CountryUnited States
Total population	106,365	7,816,116	334,922,499
Rent	$1,353	$1,760	$1,413
Year built	1979	1985	1980
Household income	$74,042	$98,141	$80,734
Per capita income	$36,791	$53,744	$44,673
Poverty rate	12.9%	9.9%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	4.8%	4.5%	4%

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Summary for Spokane Valley, WA

Spokane Valley is located in Washington.

Rent & Income

In Spokane Valley, the typical monthly rent is $1,353 and the typical household income is $74,042. Rent here is lower than Washington and similar to the U.S., and household income is lower than both Washington and the U.S. The estimated poverty rate is 12.9%, which is higher than the Washington rate and similar to the national rate.

Housing & Affordability

This area is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 41.8% of households. About 49.5% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 26.5% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. The local unemployment rate is 4.8%, which is higher than both Washington and the national rate.

Spokane Valley, WA — Rent vs Household Income

Spokane Valley, WA — Poverty vs Unemployment

How Spokane Valley, WA compares in Washington State (25 places)

Metric	This place	Rank	Starts from	Statewide range
Rent	$1,353	5 / 25	from lower rent	$1,117 – $2,857
Household income	$74,042	21 / 25	from higher income	$62,815 – $239,690
Poverty rate	12.9%	16 / 25	from lower poverty	4.3% – 18.6%
Unemployment rate	4.8%	21 / 25	from lower unemployment	2.8% – 6.8%

Rankings are calculated among cities and communities in Washington State with total population > 50,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for Spokane Valley, WA

Rent

Rent prices put Spokane Valley in 5th place among 25 large communities in Washington. Across Washington, rents range from $1,117 in Yakima, WA up to $2,857 in Sammamish, WA.

Household income

Looking at household income, Spokane Valley places 21st out of 25 significant areas. Incomes across Washington range between $62,815 in Yakima, WA and $239,690 in Sammamish, WA.

Poverty rate

Spokane Valley places 16th out of 25 large communities for poverty. Statewide figures move from 4.3% in Sammamish, WA up to 18.6% in Bellingham, WA.

Unemployment rate

For unemployment, Spokane Valley ranks 21st out of 25 large places. Across Washington, unemployment ranges from 2.8% in Redmond, WA to 6.8% in Yakima, WA.

💰 Rent in Spokane Valley, WA (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,353 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing, including the apartment or home and essential utilities such as heat, water, and electricity. Even when utilities are billed separately, an estimated average cost for utilities is included, in line with the U.S. Census Bureau’s (ACS) definition of gross rent.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in Spokane Valley, WA

Annual Household Income: $74,042

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in this area — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in Spokane Valley, WA

Estimated Rate: 12.9%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in Spokane Valley, WA

In Spokane Valley, WA, households that rent: 17,892 (41.8%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this area?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	17,892	41.8%
Owner-Occupied	24,883	58.2%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in Spokane Valley, WA

In Spokane Valley, WA, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 8,865 (49.5%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	8,865	49.5%
Other renter households	9,027	50.5%
Total renter households	17,892	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in this area are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in Spokane Valley, WA

Less than High School: 23,467 people (31.3%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 21,283 people (28.4%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 10,336 people (13.8%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 19,819 people (26.5%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 74,905

📊 Unemployment Rate in Spokane Valley, WA

Estimated Rate: 4.8%

💡 What does Unemployment Rate mean?

Definition: The unemployment rate is the percentage of people in the labor force who do not have a job but are actively looking for one.

Labor Force = Employed + Unemployed (aged 16+ and actively participating in the workforce).

Formula: (Unemployed ÷ Labor Force) × 100

Does NOT include: People who are retired, students not looking for work, homemakers, or otherwise not seeking employment.

Example: If there are 1000 people in the labor force and 80 are unemployed, then the unemployment rate is 8%.

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Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.