Question 1

Is 99205 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 99205 in Spokane 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 city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 99205 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 99205?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 99205 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 99205. 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, 99205 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Spokane. 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 99205?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 99205 is approximately $324K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 99205 at a premium relative to the metro median, reflecting the neighborhood's above-average crime and school scores. Median rent in 99205 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 99205 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 99205 has an overall NeighborScore of 72/100, placing it in the moderate range for Spokane. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 72/100, 99205 scores similarly to the middle tier of Spokane 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 — ZIP 99205

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Spokane Juvenile Detention School	06–12	—	—	—
Audubon Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
Browne Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
Finch Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
Garfield Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
Glover Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Madison Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—
North Central High School	06–12	—	—	—
Ridgeview Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
Shadle Park High School	09–12	—	—	—
Westview Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
Willard Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
A-3 Multiagency Adolescent Prog	06–12	—	—	—
The Community School	09–12	—	—	—
Spokane Public Montessori	PK–08	—	—	—
West Central Community Center	PK–PK	—	—	—
Pauline Flett Middle School	06–08	—	—	—