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Life in Fairwood (Spokane County)
Fairwood CDP (Spokane County) is a community of 10,439 people in Washington. The median household income is $91,988, median rent runs about $1,208 per month, and median home values are around $469,100. The unemployment rate is 4.4%.
Fairwood (Spokane County) at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Foreign-Born
5.0%
Broadband Internet
95.0%
of households
Median household income
Demographics5.0% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Fairwood (Spokane County): race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Fairwood (Spokane County), the largest foreign-born group is from India (31.6%), and 1.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.2%
of residents
65 and Older
23.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
27.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
30.1%
of households
Married Couples
59.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.54
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 31% below WA average
Rent, home values, and income in Fairwood (Spokane County)
In Fairwood (Spokane County), rent runs 31% below the WA average, and home values are 17% below the WA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
56.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
31.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,345
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
73.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1986
median year built
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below WA average
Unemployment in Fairwood (Spokane County)
Unemployment in Spokane County, which includes Fairwood (Spokane County), is 0.4 percentage points lower than the WA average.
Unemployment rate
Fairwood (Spokane County): Spokane County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Spokane County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Fairwood (Spokane County) is about 2% of Spokane County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Fairwood (Spokane County) Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute30.4 min avg
How Fairwood (Spokane County) residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Fairwood (Spokane County), most residents drive alone to work (73%), and 65% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 11 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 67% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Spokane County Sheriff's Office, which covers Fairwood (Spokane County), runs 67% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
108.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,088.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Spokane County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
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 Fairwood (Spokane County), 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
Fairwood (Spokane County) 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 Fairwood (Spokane County), 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
Fairwood (Spokane County) is about 2% of Spokane County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate83°F summers, 26°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Fairwood (Spokane County) has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and cold winters (avg low 26°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
60°/37°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/54°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
60°/39°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
39°/26°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
17.4"
Annual Snowfall
45.4"
Hot Days/Year
29
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
123
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
119
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 26°F | 2.00" |
| Feb | 43°F | 27°F | 1.32" |
| Mar | 51°F | 32°F | 1.82" |
| Apr | 60°F | 37°F | 1.50" |
| May | 70°F | 44°F | 1.70" |
| Jun | 76°F | 50°F | 1.48" |
| Jul | 87°F | 56°F | 0.67" |
| Aug | 86°F | 55°F | 0.54" |
| Sep | 76°F | 47°F | 0.68" |
| Oct | 60°F | 38°F | 1.46" |
| Nov | 45°F | 31°F | 2.01" |
| Dec | 37°F | 26°F | 2.18" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Fairwood (Spokane County)
Uninsured
3.0%
of residents
No hospitals inside Fairwood (Spokane County)'s limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Providence Holy Family Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4 mi away · Spokane
Spokane VA Medical Center
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER available · 5.3 mi away · Spokane
Inland Northwest Behavioral Health
Psychiatric · 8 mi away · Spokane
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.
Education19.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Fairwood (Spokane County)
Fairwood (Spokane County)'s student/teacher ratio is 19.4:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 46.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
46.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Fairwood (Spokane County) (within 15 miles)
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
6.6 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 Fairwood (Spokane County)
Fairwood (Spokane County) has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, 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 awayCities Near Fairwood (Spokane County)
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Fairwood (Spokane County) FAQ
Is Fairwood (Spokane County), Washington affordable?⌄
Fairwood (Spokane County)'s median rent is $1,208/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $91,988/year. Median home value is $469,100.
Is Fairwood (Spokane County), Washington safe?⌄
Fairwood (Spokane County) is policed by the Spokane County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 109 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1088 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Fairwood (Spokane County), Washington?⌄
Spokane County, which includes Fairwood (Spokane County), has an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Fairwood (Spokane County), Washington?⌄
The cost of living in Fairwood (Spokane County) is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,208/month and median household income is $91,988/year. The median home value is $469,100. About 57% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Fairwood (Spokane County), Washington?⌄
The average commute in Fairwood (Spokane County) is 30 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