Business Climate

Spokane Valley is a growing city in eastern Washington where businesses and their employees experience a quality of life that makes them want to stay. The City is the ninth largest in Washington State, ranked by CNBC in 2024 to be among the top 10 states for successfully doing business.

From its early days of agricultural production to now hosting several major manufacturers and distributors in a variety of industries, the City is a significant part of the growing Spokane metro area. If you are considering launching or expanding a business, the City provides a friendly business climate, access to skilled labor, a major interstate and two Class-1 railroads, robust infrastructure, reduced traffic, low taxes, streamlined permitting, and many other incentives.

By the Numbers

  • Population: 105,000 plus
  • Labor force: 56,000 plus
  • Median age: 38
  • Average commute time: 20 minutes
  • Public parks and open space: 254 acres
  • Spokane Realtors - County Median Home Sale Price (Feb 2025): $412,250
  • Manufacturing and distribution businesses in the City: 1,208
  • Licensed businesses in the City: 11,400 plus
  • Undeveloped industrial land: 250+ acres

Transportation

The city's I-90 corridor offers multiple benefits - ease of access to commuters, multiple transportation systems, and nearby manufacturing, retail and health services.

Workforce

Not only is Spokane County home to a sizable labor market, but the city is centrally located among several universities that offer advanced degrees and continuing education programs that benefit businesses.

Available Properties

Industrial and office parks are located throughout Spokane Valley offering a mix of move-in and development-ready sites to suit any business.