Spokane metro, WA relocation guide
Moving to Latah, WA
About Latah
Latah is one of Spokane County's smallest incorporated towns — fewer than 200 residents — sitting in the farm country about 35 miles south of downtown Spokane near WA-27. Named for Latah Creek (also called Hangman Creek), it is a quiet residential hamlet with deep roots: its historic schoolhouse dates to the 1880s–90s, when Latah briefly hosted its own academy.
Home prices in Latah
Home prices in Latah vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Latah
- Historic Latah School — the 1890s-era schoolhouse on Main Street hill (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Latah Creek — the waterway the town is named for (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Palouse wheat country — surrounding farmland.
- Nearby Tekoa and Rosalia — neighboring small towns to the south.
Commuting from Latah
- Drive to downtown Spokane: approximately 35–40 minutes via local roads to WA-27/US-195 north (approximate; no-traffic routing).
- No STA bus service — driving is the practical option.
Schools in Latah
Public schools: Liberty School District No. 362. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Latah FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Latah, WA?
Home prices in Latah vary by neighborhood and property type. Price snapshot unavailable - How is the commute from Latah, WA?
Drive to downtown Spokane: approximately 35–40 minutes via local roads to WA-27/US-195 north (approximate; no-traffic routing). - Which school district serves Latah, WA?
Latah is served by Liberty School District No. 362. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.