Spokane County | Population: ~108,400 | Spokane-Spokane Valley Metro
A large, retail-heavy suburb east of Spokane along the Spokane River, Spokane Valley offers family-friendly neighborhoods and generally lower prices, with easy access to both Spokane and the Idaho border.
The Sprague Avenue corridor anchors much of the city’s retail, while residential areas north and south of I-90 offer a mix of established ranch homes and newer subdivisions.
Sprague Avenue Corridor — The city’s primary retail and commercial spine.
Ponderosa — Established, wooded residential streets in the south valley.
Ridgemont — Family neighborhoods near valley schools and parks.
Progress-Trentwood — Older, established housing on the valley’s east side.
Opportunity — A central, historic valley community area.
Veradale — Suburban homes near I-90 and valley shopping.
Greenacres — A quieter, more rural-feeling area on the valley’s east edge.
Dishman — An established residential and commercial area.
Millwood-Adjacent — Homes near the small, historic city of Millwood.
University-Pines — Central valley homes near University Road.
- Major retail corridor along Sprague Avenue
- Quick access to both downtown Spokane and Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
- Spokane River and Centennial Trail access
- Generally more affordable than the Seattle metro by a wide margin
Spokane Valley offers some of the most affordable family housing in Eastern Washington, appealing to buyers who want Spokane-area access without in-city pricing.
Grades modeled on Niche.com’s Public Schools and Commute categories; Public Transit reflects the Commute grade, the closest available proxy.
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