Mead

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Mead, WA

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A mountainous small town outside of Spokane

Quaint Suburban Industrial Commuter Mountains

Mead is located just ten miles north of Spokane, making this the perfect town for commuters. Mead is made up of sparse suburban streets, affordable rentals, and various industrial areas. Residents appreciate this quiet town for its laid-back atmosphere and the scenic mountain views in the distance. Aside from being a commuter-friendly town, Mead is home to an array of local businesses, ranging from restaurants and services to specialty shops. For more shopping, dining, and entertainment options, check out nearby cities and neighborhoods like Fairwood. Several golf courses surround this mountainous area, a major benefit for this active community.

Transportation

18

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

37

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Meadow Ridge Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

395 Students

7
out of 10

Mt Spokane High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,493 Students

7
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Cat Tales Zoological Park
  • Drumheller Springs Park
  • Downriver Park
  • Riverfront Park
  • Riverside State Park

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Spokane International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.