City profile
Cheney, WA
Spokane County · Population 12,804
Cheney is a town in Spokane County, WA with about 12,804 residents and a typical home value near $396,000. It is 14 miles from Spokane, WA, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
29°F
Summer avg
71°F
Sunny days / yr
175
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$395,900
Typical monthly housing
$2,428
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
100
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.84%
- State income tax (top)
- None
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 9.43%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 90/100
Top hazards: Cold wave, Ice storm, Wildfire
Nearest major airport
9 mi to Spokane International Airport (GEG)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Competitive / purple · 46% Democratic / 51% Republican
Community
Population
12,804
Black population
1.1%
County
Spokane County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: wildfire smoke, earthquakes
Highlights
- About 12,804 residents
- Typical home value about $396,000
- 14 miles from Spokane, WA
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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