Question 1

Is 99206 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 99206 in Spokane Valley has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Spokane Valley city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 99206 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 99206?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 99206 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 99206. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 99206 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Spokane Valley. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 99206?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 99206 is approximately $425K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 99206 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 99206 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 99206 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 99206 has an overall NeighborScore of 69/100, placing it in the moderate range for Spokane Valley. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 69/100, 99206 scores similarly to the middle tier of Spokane Valley neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Spokane Valley — ZIP 99206

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Bowdish Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Broadway Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
Chester Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
North Pines Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Opportunity Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
South Pines Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
University Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Ponderosa Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
Horizon Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Sunrise Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
Stem Academy at SVT	09–12	—	—	—
Trent School	PK–06	—	—	—
Ness Elementary	01–05	—	—	—