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Spokane is the economic and cultural hub of the Inland Northwest and the largest urban market in eastern Washington. The city serves as a regional center for healthcare, education, government, logistics, manufacturing, and professional services, offering investors access to a diversified employment base at a lower cost than many West Coast markets. While population growth has moderated from the rapid gains seen during the prior cycle, Spokane continues to benefit from long-term in-migration, relative affordability, short commute times, and its role as the primary service center between Seattle and the Northern Rockies.

The market’s largest employers include Fairchild Air Force Base, Providence Inland Northwest Washington, the State of Washington, Spokane Public Schools, Amazon, and MultiCare Health System - Inland Northwest. Spokane is also a major higher education center, anchored by Gonzaga University, Whitworth University, Eastern Washington University, Washington State University - Spokane, and Community COlleges of Spokane. Spokane International Airport, located approximately seven miles west of downtown, is the second-largest commercial service airport in Washington and recorded its busiest year ever in 2025, with more than 4.35 million passengers.

Spokane’s lifestyle remains a key demand driver for residents and employers. The city is situated along the Spokane River and offers year-round access to outdoor recreation, including hiking, biking, skiing, boating, and lake activities throughout eastern Washington and North Idaho. Located between the Cascade and Rocky mountain ranges, Spokane offers four distinct seasons, access to multiple ski resorts within roughly two hours, and dozens of regional lakes, supporting a quality of life that continues to attract new residents and long-term investment capital.