Anyone live in Spokane Washington? (Seattle, Tacoma: affordable apartments, for rent, houses)

[sweetazrielle]

I am looking to relocate with my family in a couple months. We are moving from beautiful Olympia Washington. Employment is taking us to Spokane. We were interested in finding property (about 5 acres) with trees and a family oriented community. We found something in Medical Lake, but am not 100% that it's meant to be. We thought Coeur d' alene Idaho was nice too. We don't care where it is as long as it's half hour or less from Airway Heights. Any suggestions from peeps who know the area???? Any information would be helpful! Thank you!
April

[ladygasguru@hotmail.com]

We moved to the Spokane area a few months ago from Tacoma. We had been looking around the North Idaho, Eastern Washington area for years for the best spot. We decided against Idaho because of the income tax there. From your description, I think you should check out the Taylor road area between 195 and Marshall creek. If you have a Spokane realtors map it is R-S/ 9,10,11 grid area. Close to the airport and 5 acre lots. A beautiful area, rural yet very close to town. We almost bought one there, but ended up going North and further from town.

[kohler1969]

hi. work outlook 4 spokane sux. Post falls Idaho is near Airway Heights. Why Airway heights? There is a correctional facility and a military base. Not much else. Theyre putting a whole industrial complex in Post Falls. Feel free to e-mail me if u want any more specific info. I lived in Olympia, Mount Vernon, Tacoma, Airway Heights, Shelton, Seattle, and spokane between the years of 1986 to 2000. kohler1969@hotmail.com

[Marilyn Brown]

I don't live there, I live in Calgary, Alberta, Canada but myself and two children and my fiance will be looking to get a place in Port Angeles, WA If at any time you wish to converse then by any means I'd love to hear from you. Don't be shy! Take care. My name is Marilyn and my soon to be Husbands name is Max. Hope you respond back Thanks

[countrytocity]

Originally Posted by sweetazrielle

I am looking to relocate with my family in a couple months. We are moving from beautiful Olympia Washington. Employment is taking us to Spokane. We were interested in finding property (about 5 acres) with trees and a family oriented community. We found something in Medical Lake, but am not 100% that it's meant to be. We thought Coeur d' alene Idaho was nice too. We don't care where it is as long as it's half hour or less from Airway Heights. Any suggestions from peeps who know the area???? Any information would be helpful! Thank you!
April

I like Spangle. You might find something there.

[Deena160]

Spangle was pretty if you like rolling oceans of wheat. Doesn't it have a population of about 300? Too small for me.
We're hoping to move this summer from Everett--my husband will be working by the airport, too. We've visited Spokane twice and are concentrating our house hunt now in southern South Hill, and South Valley. It's nice because one minute you're in the suburbs and the next you're in what I would call the country(at least it feels that way when there are deer grazing by the roadside!). You can go about 30-45 minutes from downtown in any direction and find "horse" size properties.
Do you have kids? I think I've heard good and bad things about all of the districts. If you go by stats, they all seem above average. I think someone a while back on this forum mentioned how great Medical Lake schools were. You can check out any of the schools on greatschools.net. Unfortunately, it uses WASL scores to grade the schools from 1-10, but it's better then nothing. :~) D

[ILoveSpokane]

What price range are you looking at? I would look north spokane, the west plains or Cheney determining where you want to settle down. Those are the places that still have larger lots to purchase. I live in town here and would be more than happy to put my two cents in on any questions you have. Let me know and I will do my best to point you in the right direction. Good Luck!

[ArcticPhoenix]

Originally Posted by sweetazrielle

I am looking to relocate with my family in a couple months. We are moving from beautiful Olympia Washington. Employment is taking us to Spokane. We were interested in finding property (about 5 acres) with trees and a family oriented community. We found something in Medical Lake, but am not 100% that it's meant to be. We thought Coeur d' alene Idaho was nice too. We don't care where it is as long as it's half hour or less from Airway Heights. Any suggestions from peeps who know the area???? Any information would be helpful! Thank you!
April

Davenport or Medical Lake would be good spots. Coeur d'Alene would be too far to drive, particularly in the winter.

I would suggest looking at Davenport or Medical Lake, or even in Cheney. EWU adds some interesting elements to Cheney, so you may want to check out that area.

Wherever you move to in the area, welcome and I hope you enjoy it here!

[dylanmichol]

Im looking to relocate. Im moving to WA, and I have been looking at Spokane. Im a CNA in the health field. I love plenty of scenery and Im not a suburb fan. Im also lloking for affordable apartments or houses for rent. Any suggestions. How about any other nice area?

[dylanmichol]

Im actually flying to WA in March to begin my search, I have only a week to do so. Any help would be great. I dont want to be where its always raining or cold. I love the outdoors, and Im trying to stay away from surburbia life, but I also dont want to be out in the middle of no where. I need work and food! hahahha