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Bemiss

Bemiss

Suburban Neighborhood in Spokane, Washington

Spokane County 99207
$292,318 Average Value
$198 Average Price per Sq Ft
19 Homes For Sale

Settled northeast Spokane suburbia in Bemiss

The even, suburban blocks of Bemiss stretch across northeast Spokane, about 10 minutes from downtown. Its historic homes typically cost less than those in surrounding communities, something that’s attracted investors, renovators and first-time homebuyers looking for a place to put down roots. But it’s more than low housing prices that make Bemiss a place people love to call home. Just down the block, you can find busy Market Street restaurants, peaceful park picnic areas, youth sports fields and a community center that holds everything from food distributions to family-friendly fairs.

Older homes for competitive north Spokane prices

Most of the neighborhood's Minimal Traditional cottages, bungalows and ranch-style homes were built in the early to mid-1900s. “You’ll see homes that are a little more vintage that are probably not quite as modern and new,” says Kelli Johnson, a broker with Home Sales Spokane who’s served markets in Washington and Idaho for 16 years. “We’ve had more people move there because it’s more affordable, so more and more people have fixed up the homes inside.” Move-in-ready homes typically sell from the upper $100,000s to the lower $400,000s. Bemiss has a median single-family home price in the upper $200,000s. That’s on par with neighboring Logan and Whitman and less than Hillyard, Nevada Lidgerwood and Minnehaha.

Living close to Spokane Public Schools

Bemiss is served by Spokane Public Schools. The district assigns schools based on home address, but also offers school choice by application. Kids might walk to schools within the neighborhood from prekindergarten through 12th grade, including Bemiss Elementary School, Shaw Middle School and Rogers High School.

Walkable Spokane parks and recreation centers

Locals are within blocks of many city parks and indoor recreation hubs. You might enjoy:

  • Hays Park, a three-block stretch of walking paths, playground equipment, a disc golf course and picnic areas
  • Courtland Park, a baseball diamond and picnic area behind Bemiss Elementary
  • Andrew Rypien Field, an athletic complex that’s home to Spokane Youth Sports Association teams
  • Spokane Public Library Hillyard, a library branch with an indoor play area for kids
  • Northeast Community Center, a neighborhood hub offering childcare, senior programming and more

Close to downtown and big Spokane commuter hubs

Downtown Spokane is about 4 miles away from Bemiss. Two higher education hubs, Gonzaga University and Spokane Community College, are about 2 miles away. Locals often rely on cars to get around the city, but you can also access a handful of Spokane Transit Authority bus routes at stops along the neighborhood’s main roads. A handful of bike routes pass through the neighborhood, and the popular Centennial Trail is accessible near the Spokane River.

Specialty businesses on Crestline and Market streets

Essentials like gas stations and Safeway, plus specialty shops and restaurants, line Bemiss’s two main commercial districts: North Crestline Street and the busier North Market Street. Locals go to:

  • Page 42 Bookstore, an independent shop known for 25-cent used book sales
  • Bargain Giant Foods, a family-owned grocery store for fresh produce, meat and pantry staples
  • Rincon Tapatio, a casual restaurant serving Mexican favorites in a colorful dining room
  • Knight’s Diner, a beloved breakfast spot in a more than century-old train car
  • Market Street Pizza, a hub for pub grub and playing classic arcade games
Hillyard’s historic downtown is just up Market Street. "They’ve really rejuvenated the area, brought in a lot of cool shops, vintage stores and resale stores in that area,” Johnson says. “People who like a hip or eclectic environment would like to be close to that neighborhood.”

A quiet Spokane community with events and a neighborhood council

Although Bemiss has a quiet, residential feeling, it comes alive during annual festivals and volunteer-run events. Live bands often play free summer concerts at Hays Park. The Bemiss Neighborhood Council hosts monthly meetings at the Northeast Community Center, combined with the neighborhood councils of Whitman and Hillyard. The community center is also a venue for many neighborhood council activities, including street fairs and community service events.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Spokane International

19 min drive

Bus

Crestline & Euclid

Bus

Crestline & Longfellow

Bus

Crestline & Lacrosse

Bus

North Foothills & Pittsburg

Bus

Crestline & Courtland

Bus

Market & Glass

Bus

Crestline & Empire

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Bemiss US
Homicide 2 4
Sexual Assault 5 4
Assault with Weapon 5 4
Robbery 5 4
Burglary 5 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 5 4
Larceny 6 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
2,413
Number of Homes for Sale
19
Median Year Built
1946
Months of Supply
2.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,652
Below the national average
1,933
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,009
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
714
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534

Open Houses

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
8
Median Rent
$1,375
Median Single Family Home Rent
$1,600
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$2,395
Median Condo Rent
$1,075
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,188

Demographics

Total Population
8,396
Median Age
37
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$51,906
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$62,789

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
87.5%
College Graduates
16.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.5%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
59.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
18''
Average Winter Low Temperature
24°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
39''

Area Factors

Moderately bikeable

Bikeability®

60 / 100

Fairly walkable

Walkability®

50 / 100

Some public transit

Transit®

40 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

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