Spokane metro, WA relocation guide
Moving to Spokane Valley, WA
$457,000Median listing price
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About Spokane Valley
Spokane Valley is the metro's second-largest city (roughly 109,000 residents), incorporated in 2003 from a patchwork of unincorporated communities east of Spokane. It is the region's mainstream suburb: retail corridors along Sprague and Appleway, the Spokane Valley Mall, master-planned-feeling neighborhoods, and quick access to the Spokane River, Dishman Hills, and the Idaho line. Commercially self-sufficient, with three public school districts serving different parts of the city.
Home prices in Spokane Valley
The median listing price in Spokane Valley is $457,000.
Top places in Spokane Valley
- Mirabeau Point Park — riverfront park with waterfalls and the Centennial Trail (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Spokane Valley Mall — the region's main enclosed shopping mall (shown in the Commons aerial photo below).
- CenterPlace Regional Event Center — civic anchor hosting Valleyfest and community events (shown in the Commons Valleyfest photo below).
- Plantes Ferry Park & Sports Complex — river access and youth sports.
- Valleyfest — the city's annual September community festival.
- Centennial Trail and Appleway Trail — paved multi-use paths through the city.
- Dishman Hills Natural Area — hiking on the city's south edge.
Commuting from Spokane Valley
- Drive to downtown Spokane: approximately 13–18 minutes via I-90 (how-far.net cites 10 miles / 13 minutes; Uber's route page averages 18 minutes; read September 24, 2026).
- STA bus: Spokane Transit Authority routes run the I-90 corridor between Spokane Valley and downtown Spokane.
Spokane Valley FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Spokane Valley, WA?
The median listing price in Spokane Valley is $457,000. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot) - How is the commute from Spokane Valley, WA?
Drive to downtown Spokane: approximately 13–18 minutes via I-90 (how-far.net cites 10 miles / 13 minutes; Uber's route page averages 18 minutes; read September 24, 2026).
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.