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A swiftly redeveloping neighborhood
West Central Spokane, often referred to as West Central, embodies Spokane’s long history of development, community resilience, and ongoing revitalization. Situated along the north bank of the Spokane River just northwest of downtown Spokane, the neighborhood offers a mix of urban and natural settings. After decades of stagnant housing prices, the neighborhood has recently undergone something of a renaissance, with housing prices jumping dramatically. “The area is developing a bunch, with lots of new restaurants and places to live being built up quickly,” says resident Tasha Cain of the local non-profit Spokane Teachers Credit Union. Housing prices, which just 5 years ago were among the lowest of any neighborhood in Spokane, are now about average for the city, or, in the case of Kendall Yards homes, well above average.
Renovated historic homes
West Central showcases a diverse array of housing options that reflect its historical and evolving character. Architectural styles range from Victorian-era homes, many of which have been meticulously restored to preserve their historical value, to more modest mid-20th-century bungalows and newer apartment complexes. This mix of old and new reflects the neighborhood’s evolution from a working-class community to a Downtown-adjacent hotspot. Recent efforts have focused on revitalizing older properties, with an emphasis on affordable housing to maintain the neighborhood’s inclusive character. Most homes in the neighborhood sell for $250,000 to $500,000, though prices for historic Victorian mansions and modern homes in the vibrant Kendall Yards area in the southeastern part of the neighborhood can reach nearly seven figures.
Cottages like this are a popular living option within the West Central Neighborhood.
West Central is full of new construction homes and apartments like this.
Multistory homes like this are very popular in the West Central neighborhood.
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Kendall Yards dining scene
While West Central is primarily residential, there are commercial areas along main thoroughfares such as Monroe and Maple Street, which both feature a variety of longstanding local shops and newer restaurants, cafes and breweries. The area's dining scene is among the best in the city. This is due in part to Kendall Yards, a recent upscale housing, shopping and dining development along the southern edge of West Central, which has become a culinary hotspot. It features multiple always-busy eateries like The Yards Bruncheon and Umi Kitchen and Sushi Bar. “Spokane might feel like a small city, but it has a big city food scene,” says Cain. Locals can pick up groceries at My Fresh Basket in Kendall Yards and do their shopping just across the river in Downtown Spokane.
Versalia's pizza is a local favorite in the community.
Doyles Ice cream parlor is a local favorite tucked away in the West Central neighborhood.
Versalia Pizza features woodfired pizza within the West Central Neighborhood.
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Centennial Trail and A.M. Cannon Park
There are a number of city parks and playgrounds in the neighborhood, including the popular A.M. Cannon Park and Aquatic Center and Dutch Jake’s Park, the latter of which was named for a legendary local impresario who, coincidentally used to regularly fire off cannons from the rooftop of his hotel in Downtown Spokane. However, West Central’s most popular recreational areas are the multi-use trails that run along the Spokane River, which borders the southern and western sides of the neighborhood. The Centennial Trail is the largest and best-known of these—it runs 37 miles along the Spokane River, from the Idaho Border all the way to Nine Mile Falls north of Spokane, and is by far the most popular recreational trail in the Inland Northwest.
A.M Cannon Park sits in the heart of the West Central neighborhood in Spokane.
The Spokane river runs along the West Central neighborhood.
Residents enjoy walks on the nearby Centennial Trail.
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North Central High's famous Doll Shop
Most students in the neighborhood attend the local public schools, which are overseen by the Spokane School District. Audubon Elementary has a C-plus on Niche, as does Glover Middle School. North Central High School has an A on Niche, which also rates it as the top public high school in Spokane. North Central High is known throughout the city for its annual student-run musical, “The Doll Shop,” which has been put on every three years since 1930. The play is rewritten every time it is performed, and its casts frequently feature hundreds of students.
Audobon Elementary features a large field area and basketball courts.
Glover Middle School features an updated building.
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Easy commuting to Downtown
Major roads like Maple and Walnut Streets provide direct links to Downtown Spokane and Interstate 90, offering residents and businesses easy access to the wider city and beyond. The neighborhood borders Downtown, while the nearest I-90 on-ramp is within a 2-mile drive of most West Central Residents. Public transportation is well-supported, with numerous north-south bus routes running along Maple and Walnut. Bicycle commuting is an increasingly popular option in the neighborhood, especially for Downtown workers, who can hop on the Centennial Trail and get to their offices in 10 minutes or less.
Residents can take the bus to downtown from the West Central neighborhood.
Residents like to walk along the shops in the West Central neighborhood.
The Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center is near West Central.
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High property crime rates
The neighborhood has a relatively high 7-out-of-10 score on the CAP index. The elevated crime numbers are mostly a product of high property crime rates in the area, especially car break-ins.
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Crime and Safety
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West Central
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Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
7
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
8
4
Larceny
7
4
Crime Score
7
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
West Central Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in West Central, Spokane sell after 34 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in West Central, Spokane over the last 12 months is $314,450, down 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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