Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
21%
Mead
Mead, WA Area Guide
A mountainous small town outside of Spokane
Quaint
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Suburban
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Industrial
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Commuter
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Mountains
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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.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$76,139
Average: $95,109
Education
1,791
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,778
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Mead has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
11%
Non-Renters
89%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
19%
Other Education
81%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Mead, WA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
395 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,493 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
17 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
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 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.