Spokane, WA

Cheney

A college town about 20 minutes southwest of Spokane.

About Cheney

Cheney is home to Eastern Washington University, with a walkable small-town center, a mix of older and newer homes, and open country in every direction.

Eastern Washington University
Small-town center
Turnbull refuge nearby

Our take

A real small town, not a suburb. Great if you work at Eastern or want acreage-adjacent prices within a half hour of Spokane.

Housing

Median sold price: $706,500
Change from a year ago: +8.8%
Homes sold: 38
Common styles: Bungalow, Rambler, Newer construction

Middle sold price of the 38 homes sold so far in 2026, compared with the same stretch of 2025. Source: Spokane Association of REALTORS MLS (Market Insights), covering the MLS areas that make up Cheney. Updated 2026-10-06.

Getting around

By the numbers

Median Income, Household: $117,000
Average Year Built: About 1974
Homes with internet service: 88%

From the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2019-2023), for the census tracts that make up Cheney. Tracts do not line up perfectly with neighborhood lines, so treat these as a general picture.

Weather

January: 35° / 24°
July: 85° / 61°
Snowfall a year: 33 in
Days over 90°: 19

Average high / low and yearly totals, 2016-2025.

Where it is

Schools

School boundaries and ratings change often. See the schools near Cheney on GreatSchools, and confirm boundaries with the district before relying on them.

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Wildfire and flood

Wildfire risk: Very high
River flood risk: Very low
Inside a FEMA flood zone: None of the area

Ratings come from FEMA's National Risk Index and flood maps. They describe the area, not any one house. Check a specific address before you buy, and ask your insurance agent about coverage.