Spokane is located in the heart of the Inland Northwest, and it serves as a shopping, entertainment, and medical hub for an area that includes Eastern Washington, Eastern Oregon, North Idaho, Western Montana, and southern portions of Alberta and British Columbia. The Spokane River runs through our downtown with spectacular falls on the western end of our city core. Beautiful Riverfront Park also is in the heart of our city. It is the largest city and county seat of Spokane County.

What makes a region a destination?  Everyone has their own opinion. But when a place like the Spokane Region has it all, it's tough not to sing its praises.  Blessed with a unique combination of outrageous outdoors and amazing attractions, incredible arts and delectable dining, and a historic past living seamlessly with a vibrant future, it's easy to see why Spokane is "Near nature. Near perfect." 

Spokane’s Riverfront Park is a crown achievement in park planning. With its beautifully lush, landscaped and architecturally aesthetic commons, the park provides a perfect environment to stroll and relax.

The 100-acre park meanders past the lovely cascading Spokane Falls and features a bevy of fun sites and activities to explore as well; such as the latest IMAX show or a vortex of spinning amusement rides, train tours, mini-golf, arcade games, the paved Centennial Trail, a world-class ice arena in winter and the Scenic Spokane Falls Skyride.

Few places in the U.S. can lay claim to the vast amount of activities that the Spokane Region brings to the table.  What's more, in Spokane it's all just a short drive away.  From thrilling whitewater or downhill adventures, to inspiring art and powerful Broadway performances, the Spokane Region offers enough activities to pack any vacation calendar.

We are an outdoors-lover's paradise, with downhill and cross-country skiing, white-water rafting, camping areas, hiking trails, numerous lakes, and the Centennial Trail all in our backyard. We are home to the largest timed road race in the nation—Bloomsday—and the largest three-on-three street basketball tournament—Hoopfest.

Amazed by the arts?  Show some love to your artistic side with a trip to the Spokane Region.  Broadway performances, intriguing art galleries, world-class museums and powerful stage performances are waiting to be discovered.  Just have to shop?  Satisfy your shopping sensation in sparkling new malls, unique boutiques, world-renowned department stores and eclectic antique galleries. 

Housing Cost

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $156,500

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $193,826; Detached houses: $196,648; Townhouses or other attached units: $162,242; In 2-unit structures: $207,594; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $259,772; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $170,633; Mobile homes: $34,858

Demographics

Population in July 2008: 202,319. Spokane covers 57.8 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 2,000 feet above sea level. Area code: 509

Weather

Spokane, WA climate is mild during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 60's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 20's.

The warmest month of the year is August with an average maximum temperature of 82.60 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is December with an average minimum temperature of 21.60 degrees Fahrenheit.

Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 28 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 12 degrees Fahrenheit.

The annual average precipitation at Spokane is 16.67 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is December with an average rainfall of 2.25 Inches.

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