The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 99109 sells for about $615,000, or $202 per square foot.
Homes take about 21 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,450 a month.
ZIP 99109 — Chewelah
The Spokane housing market is currently balanced, with stable pricing and moderate inventory levels. Buyers are seeing more options compared to previous years, though affordability remains a constraint on overall sales volume.
This area is well-suited for family buyers and commuters seeking a balance between suburban living and access to the Spokane urban core.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 21 days on market with 4.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
43% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.9% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.2% · poverty 9.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 99109, Spokane County WA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime trends in the Spokane region remain stable, with localized variations in property crime rates compared to state averages.
Schools serving the area are generally characterized as meeting state standards, with performance varying by specific district boundaries.
The region faces moderate wildfire risk during summer months and standard winter weather exposure, with insurance premiums reflecting regional hazard assessments.
Economic momentum is driven by healthcare, education, and manufacturing sectors, with steady infrastructure investment supporting regional development.
Property taxes are assessed by the county based on annual valuations, with rates determined by local levies and special district requirements.
Commute times are generally moderate, with residents primarily utilizing highway corridors for access to the Spokane employment core.
The area offers access to regional parks, hiking trails, and proximity to lakes, with local shopping and dining districts serving the immediate community.
The rental market shows stable demand with moderate vacancy pressure, reflecting a mix of long-term residents and a limited short-term rental presence.
The economy is anchored by major employers in healthcare, higher education, and aerospace manufacturing, providing a diverse industrial base.
The area is served by a network of state highways and regional transit services, facilitating access to the broader Spokane metropolitan area.
Development pipeline includes mixed-use residential projects and commercial expansions aimed at supporting population growth.
The Spokane County Assessor's Office manages property valuations, with assessments reflecting market trends as of January 1st annually.
Parcels are subject to various special districts, including school, fire, and utility districts that fund local infrastructure and services.
Property insurance markets are stable, though premiums are influenced by regional wildfire and weather-related risk assessments.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Deer Lake Resort4.512.8 mi
- Colville Pour House4.419.9 mi
- 49° North Mountain Resort4.65 mi
- City Park in Chewelah4.62.4 mi
- Eagle’s Landing RV Resort4.617.5 mi
- Chewelah Golf & Country Club4.63.6 mi
- Safeway42.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large regional park offering extensive trails and river access.
Major retail anchor serving the greater Spokane area.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.