Spokane metro, WA relocation guide
Moving to Millwood, WA
About Millwood
Millwood is a tiny historic city of roughly 1,800 residents on the Spokane River between Spokane and Spokane Valley. Founded in 1911 as a company town for the Inland Empire Paper Company, it keeps a distinct identity: a Millwood Historic District of 1920s–40s mill-worker homes (American colonial, English Tudor, Craftsman bungalows), mature tree-lined streets, and its own local government and water system. Argonne Road is the small commercial spine; the Spokane River and Centennial Trail form its northern edge.
Home prices in Millwood
The median listing price in Millwood is $448,500.
Top places in Millwood
- Millwood Historic District — 1920s–40s mill-era homes, some on the National Register (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Argonne Bridge — Spokane River crossing at Argonne Road (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Argonne Road commercial corridor — local shops including Rocket Bakery, Corner Door, and Joe's (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Centennial Trail — riverfront biking and walking along the city's north edge.
- Tree-lined residential streets like Dalton Avenue (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Millwood Park — central community park with sports fields and a farmers market.
Commuting from Millwood
- Drive to downtown Spokane: approximately 12–14 minutes via I-90 west or Sprague Avenue (mapsof.net cites 8.4 miles / 13 minutes; Rome2Rio cites 8.7 miles / 12 minutes; read September 24, 2026).
- STA bus: Spokane Transit Authority's Line 94 runs hourly between Millwood (Argonne @ Grace) and downtown Spokane, about 30 minutes (per Rome2Rio, read September 24, 2026).
Schools in Millwood
Public schools: West Valley School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Millwood FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Millwood, WA?
The median listing price in Millwood is $448,500. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot) - How is the commute from Millwood, WA?
Drive to downtown Spokane: approximately 12–14 minutes via I-90 west or Sprague Avenue (mapsof.net cites 8.4 miles / 13 minutes; Rome2Rio cites 8.7 miles / 12 minutes; read September 24, 2026). - Which school district serves Millwood, WA?
Millwood is served by West Valley School District. 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.