Spokane metro, WA relocation guide
Moving to Northport, WA
$339,000Median listing price
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About Northport
- Town in northern Stevens County on the Columbia River, about 10 miles from the Canadian border (sources: Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026) - Population roughly 300 — a former smelter and railroad town on Highway 25 - Named for being the northernmost port on the Columbia River steamboat route; the 1916 birdseye photograph shows the historic smelter - The Kettle Falls International Railway still runs freight through the area - Nearest commercial airport: Spokane International (GEG), about 2 hours 20 minutes south
Home prices in Northport
The median listing price in Northport is $339,000.
Top places in Northport
- Columbia River waterfront and the old smelter townsite
- Northport School site (NRHP) and historic downtown blocks
- Kettle Falls International Railway — active freight line through the valley
- Highway 25 river corridor — scenic drive to Kettle Falls (41 minutes south)
- Nearby public lands for hunting, fishing, and snowmobiling
Commuting from Northport
- Driving: About 103 miles / 2 hours 20 minutes via WA-25/US-395 south into Spokane (source: rome2rio, read September 24, 2026). Northport is a remote river town near the Canadian border — daily commuting to downtown Spokane is not realistic; buyers work locally, remotely, or across the border region.
- Transit: No local or intercity transit to Spokane found; the drive is the only practical option.
- Airports: Spokane International (GEG) — roughly 2 hours 20 minutes south.
Northport FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Northport, WA?
The median listing price in Northport is $339,000. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot) - How is the commute from Northport, WA?
Driving: About 103 miles / 2 hours 20 minutes via WA-25/US-395 south into Spokane (source: rome2rio, read September 24, 2026). Northport is a remote river town near the Canadian border — daily commuting to downtown Spokane is not realistic; buyers work locally, remotely, or across the border region.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.