Spokane metro, WA relocation guide
Moving to Nine Mile Falls, WA
About Nine Mile Falls
- Census-designated place (CDP) in northwest Spokane County along the Spokane River, centered on the Nine Mile Dam and its historic powerhouse (sources: Wikipedia; Wikimedia Commons photo descriptions; Realtor.com Nine Mile Falls page, read September 24, 2026) - A river-and-hydro town: the Charles Road Bridge crosses the Spokane River here and the Sandifur Memorial Bridge carries the Centennial Trail over the river nearby; Riverside State Park frames the community from the south (source: Wikimedia Commons photo descriptions, read September 24, 2026) - 2026's school district (Nine Mile Falls SD) ranks #4 in the Spokane area — a strong draw - Active listings on Realtor.com as of September 24, 2026, with a median listing price of $449,900 - Nearest commercial airport: Spokane International (GEG), about 30–35 minutes south via US-2
Home prices in Nine Mile Falls
The median listing price in Nine Mile Falls is $675,000.
Top places in Nine Mile Falls
- Nine Mile Dam and historic powerhouse — the CDP's namesake landmark on the Spokane River
- Charles Road Bridge — river crossing with scenic views
- Sandifur Memorial Bridge — Centennial Trail footbridge over the Spokane River
- Riverside State Park — trails and river access framing the community
- Lakeside High School campus
Commuting from Nine Mile Falls
- Driving: About 13 miles / ~25 minutes southeast via US-2 (Newport Highway) or Nine Mile Road into downtown Spokane. A very manageable commuter distance with river scenery.
- Transit: No STA route was found terminating in Nine Mile Falls in the current STA route list (TransSee/Moovit indexes, read September 24, 2026) — treat this as a drive-only commute unless STA service is confirmed.
- Airports: Spokane International (GEG) — roughly 30–35 minutes south via US-2.
Nine Mile Falls FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Nine Mile Falls, WA?
The median listing price in Nine Mile Falls is $675,000. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot) - How is the commute from Nine Mile Falls, WA?
Driving: About 13 miles / ~25 minutes southeast via US-2 (Newport Highway) or Nine Mile Road into downtown Spokane. A very manageable commuter distance with river scenery.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.