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Hillyard

Hillyard

$295,645 Average Value
$195 Average Price per Sq Ft
14 Homes For Sale

Revitalizing Spokane rail town living in Hillyard

There’s a lot going on in Hillyard, a pocket of northern Spokane where railroad tracks and industrial areas frame settled suburban neighborhoods. It’s become known as a historic community undergoing modern revitalization projects, from smaller-scale housing flips to the huge undertaking of building a new freeway. Major developments continue in the community, but Hillyard already has plenty of everyday comforts that newcomers and long-time residents love: walkable skate parks and pools, active event and service organizations, a historic business district and easy access to the rural recreation areas and busy downtown hubs of Spokane.

The Hillyard Heritage museum features historic train cars from Union Pacific.
The Hillyard Heritage museum features historic train cars from Union Pacific.
The Hillyard neighborhood is a very popular neighborhood to visit on the weekends.
The Hillyard neighborhood is a very popular neighborhood to visit on the weekends.
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Historic and modern homes for competitive Spokane prices

Single-family homes in a blend of styles line Hillyard’s blocks. Many are early-20th-century bungalows, but there are also pockets of midcentury ranch-style and split-level homes, as well as new construction from the 2020s. Move-in-ready homes on suburban-sized lots sell from the lower $200,000s to the lower $400,000s. Fixer-uppers can sell in the $100,000s. Houses on an acre or two of land can sell for closer to $500,000.

Hillyard has a median single-family home price in the lower $300,000s. That’s on par with nearby Whitman and North Hill. It’s a little lower than Minnehaha, but higher than Nevada Lidgerwood and Bemiss. It’s also lower than Spokane’s overall median single-family home price. “Hillyard’s incredibly unique; It’s a great launching point to becoming a homeowner,” says Rich Mickey, a managing broker with Deese Real Estate who’s served the Spokane area for 16 years. “You can still get into a first-time homebuyer’s house for a really reasonable cost.”

Residents of the Hillyard neighborhood live only a few blocks away from the old train station.
Residents of the Hillyard neighborhood live only a few blocks away from the old train station.
Homes in the Hillyard neighborhood span many different price ranges.
Homes in the Hillyard neighborhood span many different price ranges.
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Rogers High features an updated building entrance.
Rogers High features an updated building entrance.

Neighborhood schools and choice programs at Spokane Public Schools

Hillyard is served by Spokane Public Schools. SPS assigns. Students can attend assigned neighborhood schools or apply for spots at other district schools through a choice program. One neighborhood school is Rogers High School, where kids can earn credit to Spokane Community College and Spokane Falls Community College by taking dual credit courses.

Developing freeway access close to downtown Spokane

"There’s an expansion they’re doing with the North Spokane Corridor freeway. That’s really going to unlock all of the north end,” Mickey says. The major U.S. Route 395 highway isn’t expected to be complete until 2030, but residents of Hillyard already have good access to Spokane’s employers and major roads. Downtown Spokane is about 6 miles away, whether you’re driving, using shared bike lanes or taking a Spokane Transit Authority bus.

The Hillyard neighborhood has lots of outdoor space with quick access to downtown.
The Hillyard neighborhood has lots of outdoor space with quick access to downtown.
Some homes in the Hillyard neighborhood have a view of downtown Spokane.
Some homes in the Hillyard neighborhood have a view of downtown Spokane.
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Trendy businesses on historic Market Street

Hillyard’s downtown stretches along Market Street, lined by historic commercial buildings painted with murals of railyard workers. “You could almost walk down the heart of Hillyard and do your shopping, get a haircut and stop into some antique stores,” Mickey says. Some favorite spots on Market and its surrounding blocks are:

  • The Bad Seed, a Tex-Mex spot inside a historic library building
  • Red Dragon, a Chinese restaurant with vegan and gluten-free options
  • Legacy Billiards, a favorite place to enjoy drinks, pub grub and playing pool
  • Green’s Fresh Market, known for fresh produce, artisan goods and deli sandwiches
  • Market Street Antiques, a shop full of cool home goods and vintage clothes

Residents often walk the shops within the Hillyard neighborhood.
Residents often walk the shops within the Hillyard neighborhood.
Green's Fresh Market offers local produce for the residents of the Hillyard neighborhood.
Green's Fresh Market offers local produce for the residents of the Hillyard neighborhood.
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Close-knit community known for annual traditions and creativity

Revitalization efforts and community life are tied to the state-designated Hillyard Creative District. This collection of music venues, galleries and arts businesses hosts Third Thursdays, a pop-up art walk that runs through the warmer months. Locals also look forward to annual traditions like Hillyard Bash, a popular cornhole tournament and family-friendly festival. You can help organize these events and keep up with local issues by joining the Hillyard Neighborhood Council, Hillyard Built and other organizations.

Walkable community parks and north Spokane recreation hubs

Community parks pop up between Hillyard’s residential block, and larger recreation areas are nearby on the neighborhood’s outskirts. Locals love:

  • Sharpley Harmon Park, home to a splash pad, playground and large skate park
  • Esmerelda Golf Course, a public 18-hole golf course
  • Beacon Hill, a slope covered in mature trees and mountain biking trails
  • Hillyard Aquatic Center, a popular outdoor swimming pool with water slides and picnic areas

Locals come to Harmon Park to ride around the Skate Park
Locals come to Harmon Park to ride around the Skate Park
Residents of the Hillyard neighborhood can utilize Lime scooters for transportation.
Residents of the Hillyard neighborhood can utilize Lime scooters for transportation.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Spokane International

24 min drive

Bus

Crestline & Houghton

Bus

Regal & Rich

Bus

Market & Wabash

Bus

Wellesley & Lacey

Bus

Crestline & Queen

Bus

Haven & Wabash

Bus

Regal & Garland

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Crime and Safety

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

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
2,156
Number of Homes for Sale
14
Median Year Built
1939
Months of Supply
2.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,657
Below the national average
1,931
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534

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
6
Median Rent
$1,397
Median Single Family Home Rent
$1,295
Median 3 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$2,850
Median Condo Rent
$1,500
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,500

Demographics

Total Population
8,342
Median Age
38
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$43,921
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$59,817

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
92.5%
College Graduates
16.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.7%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
60.9%

Weather

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

Area Factors

Moderately friendly

Bike Score®

70 / 100

Somewhat friendly

Walk Score®

30 / 100

Not friendly

Transit Score®

10 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

Local Logic measures the walkability, access to public transit and bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.

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NEIGHBORHOOD
Hillyard
Melissa Murphy
Prime Real Estate Group
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