Spokane, WA

Mead

Newer subdivisions and rural sprawl just north of Spokane, with Mt. Spokane close by.

About Mead

Mead sits north of Spokane along Highway 2, with newer subdivisions, larger lots, and quick access to Mt. Spokane and the north-side shopping on Division.

Mt. Spokane access
Newer construction
Larger lots

Our take

Newer construction and bigger lots for a bit more money. You're trading drive time for square footage and a quieter part of town.

Housing

Median sold price: $599,300
Change from a year ago: +8.5%
Homes sold: 110
Common styles: Two-story, Rambler, Newer construction

Middle sold price of the 110 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 Mead. Updated 2026-10-06.

Getting around

By the numbers

Median Income, Household: $123,000
Average Year Built: About 1998
Homes with internet service: 97%

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

Weather

January: 36° / 23°
July: 87° / 61°
Snowfall a year: 32 in
Days over 90°: 28

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

Where it is

Schools

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

Find schools on GreatSchools

Wildfire and flood

Wildfire risk: Very high
River flood risk: Very low
Inside a FEMA flood zone: About 2% 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.