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Airway Heights.
About
Life in Airway Heights
Airway Heights is a community of 10,766 people in Washington. The median household income is $62,874, median rent runs about $1,389 per month, and median home values are around $348,500. The unemployment rate is 4.4%.
Airway Heights at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
33.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
19.5%
Foreign-Born
9.3%
Broadband Internet
92.8%
of households
Population Growth
+9.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics9.3% foreign-born, most often from Marshall Islands
Who lives in Airway Heights: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Airway Heights, the largest foreign-born group is from Marshall Islands (25.3%), and 6.5% of residents speak Other Asian/Pacific at home.
Under 18
23.3%
of residents
65 and Older
9.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
34.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
33.2%
of households
Married Couples
27.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.48
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 21% below WA average
Rent, home values, and income in Airway Heights
In Airway Heights, rent runs 21% below the WA average, and home values are 38% below the WA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
56.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
14.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,358
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
28.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2011
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $367,870 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below WA average
Unemployment in Airway Heights
Unemployment in Spokane County, which includes Airway Heights, is 0.4 percentage points lower than the WA average.
Unemployment rate
Airway Heights: Spokane County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Spokane County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Airway Heights is about 2% of Spokane County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Airway Heights Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute22.4 min avg
How Airway Heights residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Airway Heights, most residents drive alone to work (77%), and 80% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 3 mi
Spokane International Airport (GEG)
Small hub2.1M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 26% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Airway Heights runs 26% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
416
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
3,254.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Airway Heights Police Department
Natural DisastersHeavy Snow most common — 22 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
90.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Spokane County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Spokane County, which includes Airway Heights, the most common type is heavy snow, with 22 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | Wildfire | $26,000 |
| 2024 | 25 | Heavy Snow | $12,000 |
| 2023 | 23 | Wildfire | $14,250 |
| 2022 | 32 | Heavy Snow | $456,000 |
| 2021 | 22 | Heavy Snow | Not estimated |
| 2020 | 28 | Heavy Snow | $30,000 |
| 2019 | 24 | Heavy Snow | $273,500 |
| 2018 | 19 | Heavy Snow | $1,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Spokane County, county-wide
Airway Heights is about 2% of Spokane County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality43 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Spokane County, which includes Airway Heights, is typically good — 236 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
43
Good Days
236
per year
Moderate Days
126
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Spokane County, county-wide
Airway Heights is about 2% of Spokane County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate81°F summers, 25°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Airway Heights has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and cold winters (avg low 25°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
58°/38°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/55°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
58°/39°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
36°/25°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
16.5"
Annual Snowfall
45.4"
Hot Days/Year
21
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
132
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
113
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°F | 25°F | 1.97" |
| Feb | 40°F | 26°F | 1.44" |
| Mar | 49°F | 32°F | 1.83" |
| Apr | 57°F | 37°F | 1.25" |
| May | 67°F | 45°F | 1.55" |
| Jun | 74°F | 51°F | 1.17" |
| Jul | 84°F | 58°F | 0.42" |
| Aug | 84°F | 57°F | 0.47" |
| Sep | 74°F | 49°F | 0.58" |
| Oct | 58°F | 38°F | 1.37" |
| Nov | 42°F | 30°F | 2.06" |
| Dec | 34°F | 24°F | 2.34" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Airway Heights
Uninsured
4.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside Airway Heights's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Spokane VA Medical Center
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER available · 6.2 mi away · Spokane
Shriners Hospital for Children
Childrens · 7.2 mi away · Spokane
Eastern State Hospital
Psychiatric · 7.3 mi away · Medical Lake
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Airway Heights
Airway Heights's student/teacher ratio is 15.6:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 17.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
1
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
17.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Airway Heights (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 6,222 students · in-state tuition $8,886 · 58% graduate · median earnings $62,463 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 5,198 students · in-state tuition $57,250 · 88% graduate · median earnings $89,110 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 4,533 students · in-state tuition $5,625 · 47% graduate · median earnings $46,919 (10 yrs after entry)
Spokane Falls Community College
5.8 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 3,199 students · in-state tuition $5,625 · 38% graduate · median earnings $42,786 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area, 51 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Airway Heights
Airway Heights has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area (51 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
51 mi awayIce Age Floods National Geologic Trail
National Geologic Trail
100 mi awayPublic Libraries in Airway Heights
Airway Heights Library
1213 S Lundstrom St., Airway Heights
Cities Near Airway Heights
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Airway Heights FAQ
Is Airway Heights, Washington affordable?⌄
Airway Heights's median rent is $1,389/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $62,874/year. Median home value is $348,500.
Is Airway Heights, Washington safe?⌄
Airway Heights's violent crime rate was 416 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 3254 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Airway Heights, Washington?⌄
Spokane County, which includes Airway Heights, has an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Airway Heights, Washington?⌄
The cost of living in Airway Heights is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,389/month and median household income is $62,874/year. The median home value is $348,500. About 57% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Airway Heights, Washington?⌄
The average commute in Airway Heights is 22 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from