Spokane vs Nearby Cities Home Prices: 2026 Comparison Updated October
Updated: Sep 15
Updated October 12, 2026. Market source: TrendGraphix Market Synopsis, published October 2026, based on Spokane MLS data for September 2026 Spokane County single-family homes. Figures are countywide, not city-only or neighborhood-specific. Prior-month comparisons use the revised August figures in this report.
September market snapshot: $435,000 median sold price; $501,000 average sold price; 2,092 active listings; 595 closed sales; 510 pending sales; 42 average days on market; and 3.5 months of inventory based on closed sales.
Comparison note: Spokane County single-family September statistics are separate from Redfin's citywide, all-home-type rolling periods. Other pre-existing city figures below have not been verified for the current reporting period and must not be treated as current comparisons.
How Spokane’s Housing Market Stacks Up Against Nearby Cities
September 2026's Spokane County single-family median sold price was $435,000, unchanged from revised August and 1.2% higher than September 2025. The $501,000 average was up 1.0% monthly and 4.8% yearly. These countywide measures are not an appraisal of an individual home. Average days on market: 42 in September 2026, versus 38 in revised August and 34 a year earlier. This is market time, not the full time through closing. Months of inventory: 3.5 based on closed sales in September 2026, a neutral market under the report's 3-to-6-month definition.
I’m a Spokane real estate agent who closely tracks both local and regional housing trends, which is why I created this full breakdown comparing Spokane vs nearby cities home prices, affordability, inventory, and market speed. The Spokane market stats below are based on Spokane County as a whole to provide the broadest and most accurate local snapshot.
Spokane vs Seattle
Prices: Seattle median sold price remains significantly higher than Spokane’s $430K market
$/SqFt: Seattle averages $584/sqft vs Spokane’s $219/sqft
Speed: Seattle averages 21 DOM vs Spokane’s 35 DOM
Supply: Seattle remains tighter at 2.1 MOI compared to Spokane’s 2.8 MOI
Seattle's cited citywide median is higher than Spokane's, but use the same reporting period and property type for a direct comparison. September Spokane County single-family supply was neutral, not a seller's market.
Spokane vs Coeur d’Alene
Prices: CDA median sold price is approximately $640K vs Spokane’s $430K
$/SqFt: CDA averages $395/sqft vs Spokane’s $219/sqft
Speed: CDA homes average 88 DOM vs Spokane’s 35 DOM
Competition: CDA sellers average 95% SP/OLP vs Spokane’s 98%
Coeur d'Alene comparisons should use current local closed-sale data with the same property types and dates. Older figures below are not verified September 2026 observations.
Spokane vs Tacoma
Prices: Tacoma remains more expensive overall than Spokane
$/SqFt: Tacoma averages $311/sqft vs Spokane’s $219/sqft
Speed: Tacoma averages 35 DOM, matching Spokane’s market speed
Supply: Tacoma remains tighter at 1.6 MOI vs Spokane’s 2.8 MOI
📈 Insight: Tacoma remains more competitive and inventory-constrained, while Spokane offers lower prices and more negotiating flexibility despite similar sales speed.
Spokane vs Tri-Cities (Pasco, Kennewick, & Richland)
Prices: Spokane and the Tri-Cities remain relatively similar in pricing overall
$/SqFt: Tri-Cities averages $254/sqft vs Spokane’s $219/sqft
Speed: Tri-Cities averages 63 DOM vs Spokane’s 35 DOM
Supply: Tri-Cities sits near 3.0 MOI vs Spokane’s 2.8 MOI
🤝 Insight: Spokane and the Tri-Cities remain among the more affordable Washington housing markets, though Spokane currently shows stronger market speed and buyer absorption.
Spokane vs Bellevue
Prices: Bellevue remains one of Washington’s most expensive housing markets
$/SqFt: Bellevue averages $731/sqft vs Spokane’s $219/sqft
Speed: Bellevue averages just 15 DOM vs Spokane’s 35 DOM
Supply: Bellevue has shifted closer toward a neutral market at 3.5 MOI
🏙️ Insight: Bellevue’s luxury market remains dramatically more expensive, but Spokane continues offering far stronger affordability while still maintaining seller-market conditions.
Spokane vs Kent
Prices: Kent home prices remain substantially above Spokane’s pricing levels
$/SqFt: Kent averages $334/sqft vs Spokane’s $219/sqft
Speed: Kent averages 38 DOM vs Spokane’s 35 DOM
Competition: Kent remains competitive with 2.2 MOI and a 98% SP/OLP ratio
💡 Insight: Kent remains more expensive with tighter inventory, while Spokane continues offering better affordability with similar market speed.
Spokane vs Everett/Mukilteo
Prices: Everett-area pricing remains significantly above Spokane’s market
$/SqFt: Everett/Mukilteo averages $402/sqft vs Spokane’s $219/sqft
Speed: Everett averages 30 DOM vs Spokane’s 35 DOM
Supply: Everett remains seller-leaning at 2.5 MOI
🔎 Insight: Everett continues reflecting Seattle-area pricing pressure, while Spokane offers lower pricing and similar market conditions with better long-term affordability.
Spokane vs Renton
Prices: Renton remains significantly more expensive overall than Spokane
$/SqFt: Renton averages $422/sqft vs Spokane’s $219/sqft
Speed: Renton averages 18 DOM vs Spokane’s 35 DOM
Supply: Renton remains very competitive at 2.0 MOI
💰 Insight: Renton remains a highly competitive Seattle commuter market, while Spokane continues offering much lower entry pricing and more balanced competition.
Spokane vs Vancouver
Prices: Vancouver home prices remain above Spokane overall
$/SqFt: Vancouver averages $291/sqft vs Spokane’s $219/sqft
Speed: Vancouver averages 45 DOM vs Spokane’s 35 DOM
Competition: Vancouver sellers average 96% SP/OLP vs Spokane’s 98%
🌲 Insight: Vancouver remains more expensive overall while Spokane currently shows stronger market speed and stronger seller leverage.
Big-Picture Takeaways
1. Spokane Still Offers Strong Relative Affordability
Compared to larger Washington markets like Seattle, Bellevue, Everett, Kent, and Renton, Spokane continues offering dramatically lower pricing and cost per square foot.
2. Spokane County Has Neutral Inventory
Spokane County's single-family market had 3.5 months of inventory in September 2026, which the report classifies as neutral. Buyers have more selection, while sellers need recent comparable sales, realistic pricing and strong presentation.
3. Spokane’s Market Speed Has Improved
In September 2026, Spokane County single-family homes averaged 42 days on market, up from 38 in revised August. Preparation and the contract-to-closing period add time; an individual sale can be faster or slower.
4. Rising Inventory Is Creating More Competition
Buyers now have more choices than during peak low-inventory years, making pricing strategy and presentation increasingly important for Spokane sellers.
5. Spokane Continues Balancing Value + Stability
Spokane remains one of the few Pacific Northwest markets combining relative affordability, seller-market conditions, stable pricing, and healthy buyer demand.
FAQ: Spokane vs Nearby Cities Home Prices
Is Spokane more affordable than nearby cities in 2026? For the three months ending September 2026, Redfin reports an all-home-type city median of about $375,000 for Spokane and $855,000 for Seattle. These city figures use a different geography, property mix and period from the supplied report's $435,000 September Spokane County single-family median.
How fast do homes sell in Spokane compared to nearby cities? The supplied report measures 42 average days on market for Spokane County single-family homes in September. Compare other cities only using the same period, property type and average-versus-median definition.
September 2026's Spokane County single-family median sold price was $435,000, unchanged from revised August and 1.2% higher than September 2025. The $501,000 average was up 1.0% monthly and 4.8% yearly. These countywide measures are not an appraisal of an individual home.
Is Spokane a good alternative to living in Seattle or Bellevue? Absolutely. Spokane continues attracting buyers relocating from higher-cost Washington markets because it offers significantly lower home prices, lower price per square foot, a strong local economy, outdoor recreation, and an active housing market with seller-market conditions still in place.
Work with a Spokane Real Estate Expert
If you’re comparing Spokane vs nearby cities home prices, it helps to work with a local expert who understands both Spokane’s market trends and how they compare to the rest of the Pacific Northwest.
I’m Nick Briggs, a Spokane real estate agent with Windermere City Group, and I help buyers and sellers make data-driven real estate decisions throughout Spokane and Eastern Washington. Whether you’re relocating from the west side, comparing Spokane vs Coeur d’Alene, or trying to understand where the Spokane market is heading next, I’ll help you navigate the process with local insight, current market data, and proven strategy.
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About Me
My name is Nick Briggs
Being born and raised in Spokane I grew up knowing what a special place this city is, and it was my dream to help others create a life in this wonderful community by guiding them in real estate. I spent many years in the customer service industry, the experience of listening and communication showed me how much I truly loved helping people. I attended Gonzaga University and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration to add to my knowledge of guiding, managing, negotiating, and listening to individuals, helping them achieve their real estate goals.
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