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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Spokane Valley

Spokane Valley has 24 affordable and income-based rental properties offering 1,583 units across the city. With a median market rent of $1,353 per month (Census ACS 5-Year), income-based housing here can represent real savings for eligible renters. Of the properties with available inspection data, the majority scored in the excellent range, suggesting well-maintained options to consider.

24
Properties
1,583
Total units
93/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$1,353/mo

Affordability

In Spokane Valley, the median household income is $74,042 and the median gross rent is $1,353 per month, with renters making up 42% of occupied households, according to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024). For renters whose budgets fall short of market-rate housing, the 10 HUD-assisted properties and 555 subsidized units tracked on this page represent an important source of lower-cost options in the city.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
245 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Spokane Valley Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 245 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 70 · Very Walkable

Getting Around Spokane Valley

The area around assisted properties in Spokane Valley scores well for walkability and biking, with moderate public transit options, according to Walk Score. Scores reflect conditions near the assisted properties listed on this page.

  • Walk Score: 70 - Very Walkable
  • Transit Score: 43 - Some Transit
  • Bike Score: 70
Walk Score
🎓 Schools
36 schools · 3 districts

Schools

Spokane Valley is served by 36 schools across 3 districts, including 19 elementary, 6 middle, 10 high schools, and 1 other, according to NCES Common Core of Data. Quality and programs vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before applying.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$74,042 median income

Cost of Living in Spokane Valley

The median household income in Spokane Valley is $74,042 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median gross rent is $1,353 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year data.

Affordable and income-based housing in Spokane Valley can help renters whose income falls below area limits. Rents at HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties are typically restricted to a percentage of the area median income, which can mean significant savings compared to market-rate housing.

  • Median household income: $74,042/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Median market rent: $1,353/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Renter households: 42% of occupied units (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Affordable housing inventory: 10 properties with 555 total units in Spokane Valley
Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 10 affordable housing properties in Spokane Valley have been mapped for flood risk. None are located in a high-risk flood zone, according to HUD-assisted property data.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 93/100(9 of 24 scored)
90+ (7)70–89 (2)No score (15)

24 properties on the map

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A Closer Look at Affordable Housing in Spokane Valley

Spokane Valley is home to 10 HUD-assisted and income-based properties totaling 555 units, giving renters a meaningful range of options in this eastern Washington community. Of the 9 properties with inspection scores on record, 7 earned an excellent rating -- a strong indicator of overall building quality across the portfolio.

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in Spokane Valley is $1,353 per month, and roughly 42% of households are renters. The median household income stands at $74,042 annually, providing helpful context for gauging affordability in the area.

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024), the violent crime rate reported by the Spokane Valley Police Department is 332 per 100,000 residents. None of the 10 mapped properties in Spokane Valley fall within a high-risk flood zone, according to HUD-assisted property data.

According to Walk Score, Spokane Valley rates 70 (Very Walkable) for walkability and 70 for bikeability, with a transit score of 43 (Some Transit). According to NCES Common Core of Data, the area is served by 3 school districts with 36 public schools, including 19 elementary, 6 middle, and 10 high schools.

Eligibility & how to apply

Washington income limits (2026)Washington public housing authoritiesSection 8 waitlists in Washington

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