Living in Cheney, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cheney · Census data 2020–2024
Cheney has 12,804 residents with a median age of 24.4. The median household income is $54,503 (44% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $395,900, the median rent is $1,156/month.
Cheney at a glance
- Population
- 12,804
- Median age
- 24.4State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $54,503State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $395,900State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,156/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 34.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Cheney a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 30% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 44% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 13.1%; a poverty rate of 31.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Cheney
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cheney the median home value is $395,900, 19% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,156 per month, which is 36.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,706 a month in housing costs.
Cheney median household income
The median household income in Cheney is $54,503 and the income per person is $28,586. 31.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Cheney: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,079
- Owner-occupied
- 34.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 65.3%
- Vacant
- 6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.38
Cheney demographics
- Population
- 12,804
- Median age
- 24.4
- Under 18
- 14.3%
- 65 and older
- 11.7%
- Households
- 4,772
- Foreign-born
- 5.5%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cheney ›
Education in Cheney
38% of adults 25 and older in Cheney have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 14.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cheney
- Unemployment rate
- 13.1%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 8.3%
- Drive alone
- 71.8%
- Public transit
- 2.2%
- Walk to work
- 9.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.2%
Cheney vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheney | 12,804 | $54,503 | $395,900 | $1,156 |
| Four Lakes | 322 | $80,951 | — | — |
| Medical Lake | 4,950 | $79,989 | $368,700 | $785 |
| Fairchild AFB | 2,931 | $69,917 | — | $1,808 |
| Spangle | 322 | $74,145 | $314,500 | — |
| Airway Heights | 11,245 | $62,874 | $348,500 | $1,389 |
| Spokane | 230,293 | $70,064 | $363,500 | $1,215 |
| Town and Country | 4,890 | $92,652 | $356,800 | $1,600 |
| Reardan | 726 | $73,864 | $311,300 | $740 |
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What is the median household income in Cheney, WA?
The median household income in Cheney is $54,503, 44% lower than the Washington median of $98,141 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Cheney?
The median home value in Cheney is $395,900, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Cheney?
The median gross rent in Cheney is $1,156 per month, about 36.5% of household income.
Is Cheney, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 30% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 44% lower than the Washington median; unemployment of 13.1%; a poverty rate of 31.3%.
What is the median age in Cheney?
The median age in Cheney is 24.4 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Cheney?
The average commute to work in Cheney is 21 minutes; 8.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Cheney?
The unemployment rate in Cheney is 13.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cheney?
38% of adults in Cheney have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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