Spokane metro, WA relocation guide
Moving to Mead, WA
About Mead
- Census-designated place (CDP) in north Spokane County along US-395 (Newport Highway), the commercial heart of Spokane's northern suburbs (sources: Wikipedia; Realtor.com Mead page, read September 24, 2026) - The commercial district on Newport Highway anchors the surrounding subdivisions of Fairwood, Country Homes, and Green Bluff; Mead Post Office and Union Stadium sit in the CDP's core - Home to both Mead High School and Mt. Spokane High School plus the Mead School District headquarters — schools are the area's defining draw - Nearest commercial airport: Spokane International (GEG), about 25–30 minutes south via US-395
Home prices in Mead
The median listing price in Mead is $669,500.
Top places in Mead
- Mead commercial district — Newport Highway shops, services, and the CDP's small downtown core
- Mead Post Office — civic anchor in the commercial district
- Union Stadium — the district's sports stadium complex
- Mt. Spokane High School campus — district's second high school
- Mead School District headquarters on Farwell Road
Commuting from Mead
- Driving: About 10 miles / 20–25 minutes south on US-395 (Newport Highway, becoming Division Street) into downtown Spokane. This is an easy, well-traveled daily commute.
- Transit: STA Route 25 (Division) runs from Mead High School and the Hastings Park & Ride straight down Division to the STA Plaza downtown (source: STA Route 25 schedule, effective September 2025, read September 24, 2026). A Division Bus Rapid Transit line to Mead is in preliminary design with service proposed for 2029–2030 (source: Wikipedia, Division BRT, read September 24, 2026).
- Airports: Spokane International (GEG) — roughly 25–30 minutes south via US-395.
Mead FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Mead, WA?
The median listing price in Mead is $669,500. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot) - How is the commute from Mead, WA?
Driving: About 10 miles / 20–25 minutes south on US-395 (Newport Highway, becoming Division Street) into downtown Spokane. This is an easy, well-traveled daily commute.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.