Minutes from Spokane, miles from the great outdoors
Spokane Valley is a sprawling suburban city that stretches out towards the evergreen-covered Selkirk Mountain Range and the Idaho-Washington border. Residents have easy access to the area’s rich and varied outdoor destinations, from canoeing and kayaking on the Spokane River to hiking through miles of forests and mountains. “It’s great for the outdoors. We get all four seasons here, beautiful summers and snowy winters,” says broker Shannon Dayton of John L. Scott Real Estate, who lives in Spokane.
Spokane Valley is home to about 108,000 people, making it about half the size of its next-door neighbor Spokane. The city was incorporated in 2003, becoming the 3rd largest newly incorporated city in the history of the United States. It combined parts of East Spokane and a handful of small, nearby communities. Spokane is the region's employment hub and many people commute the 10 miles every day. “Spokane Valley is known as a family-friendly city with good schools and parks. It’s definitely a place where young families are moving,” Dayton says.
The Chester neighborhood offers views of the Dishman Mica hills
Residents of the Chester neighborhood like to mountain bike the Phillips creek trail.
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Riverside parks, mountains hikes and plenty of trails
Parks, natural scenery and open space are never far for people living in Spokane Valley. “When Spokane was founded, the first department created was the parks department. We’ve got parks everywhere, and that mentality has extended out into the surrounding cities and towns,” says Realtor Carrie Meyer of Kestell Company Realtors, who has been working in Spokane for the last decade. The city maintains more than 350 acres throughout the city, from small, community spaces to sprawling recreation destinations like Mirabeau Meadows. It’s 20 miles to Mount Spokane State Park, the largest state park in Washington with more than 12,400 acres of abundant green space. It’s a popular place for skiing, snowboarding, hiking and camping.
The Mirabeau neighborhood offers lots of outdoor space to the locals.
The Mirabeau neighborhood features miles of hiking trails within the neighborhood.
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New construction in the Valley
Spokane Valley primarily features single-family homes on wide, quiet streets that extend out towards the countryside. Contemporary homes built in the last 20 years, midcentury ranch styles and the occasional early 20th century home can be found here. “The valley is much newer than Spokane, and there’s a lot of new construction here, although you will find some older homes too,” Meyers says, adding that the area has become a magnet for “people who can work remotely and want to get out of the big coastal cities.” The median home price in the city is $450,000, putting it slightly higher than neighboring Spokane.
The Chester neighborhood is only ten minutes away from the center of Spokane Valley.
New construction communities are becoming more popular within the Chester neighborhood.
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A trio of school districts and highly rated private schools
Spokane Valley is split between three well-regarded school districts. Central Valley School District and West Valley School District are both rated B-plus by Niche, while East Valley earns a B-minus. Alternative options include The Oaks Academy, a K-12 private school that gets an A-minus. It ranks among the best private academies in the Spokane region.
The Oaks Christian academy features a tudor inspired campus with lots of outdoor space.
Pioneer School sits at the heart of Spokane Valley.
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Sprague Avenue and Spokane Valley Mall
Most of the city’s shopping and dining is found along Sprague Avenue. It's home everything from big box stores like Home Depot to boutique shops, antique dealers and local eateries. Spokane Valley Mall has a variety of outlets, anchor stores and a 12-screen movie theater. For everything else, it’s only a short drive to Spokane’s lively downtown district.
Residents in the Mirabeau neighborhood like to walk around the Valley Mall.
The residents of the Mirabeau neighborhood have quick access to small shopping centers like this
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Getting around East Washington
Interstate 90 cuts through the center of the city, making for an easy trek to Downtown Spokane about 10 miles west. Residents head in the opposite direction to get to Coeur d’Alene in Idaho. The Spokane International Airport is about 15 miles west and offers nonstop flights to places like Charlotte, Chicago, Denver and Los Angeles. Those in need of medical care will find MultiCare Valley Hospital, a 123-bed medical center in the heart of Spokane Valley.
The Spokane international airport sits within ten minutes to the Palisades Park neighborhood.
Dishman Hills offers many commuter benefits like public transit.
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Crime on the decline
Spokane Valley’s violent and property crime rates are on par with the state and national averages, according to FBI statistics. The city’s crime rates have improved over the last five years, following a period in which crime was markedly higher.
High risk of wildfires
Wildfires and wildfire smoke are a reality for residents of Spokane Valley, especially during the summertime. Several major fires have impacted the area in recent years, including the Oregon Fire and the Gray Fire, both of which occurred in 2023 and burned several hundred buildings along with thousands of acres of land.
The Spokane river offers lots of space for the residents of Mirabeau to get outdoors.
Many residents in the Opportunity neighborhood like to grow sunflowers in the spring.
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