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Spokane, WA — ZIP 99205

Population: 43,169 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 99205 (Spokane, WA) is $318,288 — down 1.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $335,000 after a median 14 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,755/month. 18 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, coldwave, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$318,288

Median home value

-1.0%

1-year change

14

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$318,288
1-year appreciation
-1.0%
3-year appreciation
-0.6%
5-year appreciation
+8.6%
10-year appreciation
+130.9%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$336,679
House Price Index (state)
596.1 (-1.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$335,000
Median list price
$330,000
Median price per sqft
$191
1-year sale-price change
-4.3%
Median days on market
14 days
Homes sold (recent period)
224
For-sale inventory
227
Sale-to-list ratio
99.7%
Active listings
171
1-year forecast
-0.3%
Days to pending
30 days
New listings (monthly)
83

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,755/mo
1-year rent change
+4.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,116/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,173/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,494/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,047/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,497/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
18
Elementary schools
9
Middle schools
2
High schools
6
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.0 : 1
School districts serving the area
Educational Service District 101, Spokane School District
Schools include
Structural Alt Confinement School, Spokane Juvenile Detention School, Audubon Elementary, Browne Elementary, Finch Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, coldWave, strongWind, winterWeather, avalanche
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Very High · wildfire: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 82% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
26.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
North Market Street (4.4 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
45.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
32.0°F
Annual precipitation
18.3 in
Annual snowfall
49.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
236
Days with Moderate air quality
126
Highest AQI recorded (year)
126

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
16.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
338
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
34,582
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
30,740

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area (53 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
37
Nearest airport
Felts Field (SFF) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Felts Field (SFF) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
SPOKANE VA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,019 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,949
Housing built before 1970
86.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
2.4%
Median annual property tax
$2,480
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
79.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
206,384
Average weekly wage
$1,286
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,976

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 99205State medianUS median
Median home value$318,288$498,615$288,527
Median sale price$335,000$510,000$325,000
Median days on market14 days29 days51 days
Typical rent$1,755/mo$2,057/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,480$3,381$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 99205?
$318,288.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 99205?
$335,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 99205?
Median days on market: 14 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 99205?
Typical rent: $1,755/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 99205?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, coldWave, strongWind, winterWeather, avalanche.
Is ZIP 99205 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 99205?
Risk to homes is higher than 82% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 99205?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 99205?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: North Market Street, 4.4 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 99205?
18 schools (9 elementary, 2 middle, 6 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 99205 walkable?
Walkability index: 16.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 99205?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 99205?
Regional Price Parity: 107.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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