The Town FilesDeer Park, Washington
City in Spokane County · population 4,383 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $347,000
- Household income
- $54,391
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 47 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 35.6
Deer Park is a city of 4,383 people in Spokane County, Washington. The median home is worth $347,000, below the typical Washington town ($475,000). It ranks better for cycling than 93% of Washington towns, easier by car than 93% of Washington towns.
How Deer Park ranks
Percentile among Washington towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Washington towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Deer Park is worth $347,000, below the typical Washington town ($475,000). Homes cost about 6.4 times the median household income of $54,391, which is more affordable than 21% of Washington towns. Median rent is $1,006 a month. 70.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Deer Park | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $347,000 | $475,000 |
| Median rent | $1,006 | $1,597 |
| Median household income | $54,391 | $90,625 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.4× | 5.3× |
| Homeownership | 70.3% | 74.4% |
| Median year built | 1990 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Deer Park
| People | Deer Park | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.6 | 40.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.2% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 24.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.6% | 27.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.4% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 9.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.2% | — |
| Work from home | 3.1% | 13.4% |
| Average commute | 27.7 min | 27.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 81.1% | 93.9% |
Weather in Deer Park
July highs average 84.2°F and January lows 21.1°F. About 22.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 47.0 inches of snow (typical Washington town: 4.0 in). Expect about 21 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 174 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Deer Park since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Washington town. The strongest, an F1, struck on May 31, 1997 about 4.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 31, 1997.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 3 times; the largest was 1.25 inches on July 10, 2023.
Severe weather in Spokane County since 1996
Spokane County has been included in 33 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 3, 2026 | Fire | EM-3650: Wildfires |
| August 2, 2026 | Fire | FM-5658: Fairview Fire |
| August 2, 2026 | Fire | FM-5659: Autumn Lane Fire |
| August 1, 2026 | Fire | FM-5656: Old Trails Fire |
| June 16, 2026 | Fire | FM-5638: Upriver Fire |
Jobs and pay in Spokane County
Spokane County had 243,161 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $65,488 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in Deer Park itself the ACS puts it at 14.1%.
Public schools in Deer Park
12 public schools with 4,068 students, about 18.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Park High School | 9-12 | 649 | 18.0 |
| Deer Park Home Link Program | K-12 | 594 | 49.5 |
| Deer Park Middle School | 6-8 | 500 | 15.6 |
| Riverside High School | 9-12 | 464 | 20.2 |
| Arcadia Elementary | 3-5 | 460 | 14.4 |
| Deer Park Elementary | K-2 | 431 | 11.3 |
| Riverside Elementary | PK-5 | 393 | 15.1 |
| Riverside Middle School | 6-8 | 336 | 17.7 |
| Independent Scholar | K-12 | 98 | 32.7 |
| Deer Park Early Learning Center | PK-PK | 73 | — |
| Deer Park Achievement High School | 9-12 | 70 | — |
| BIRTH TO 2 PRESCHOOL | PK-PK | — | — |
Towns near Deer Park
- Suncrest, WA12.0 mi · 5,413 people · home $522,500
- Mead, WA13.4 mi · 7,576 people · home $408,200
- Fairwood, WA13.7 mi · 10,541 people · home $469,100
- Country Homes, WA15.0 mi · 6,251 people · home $429,400
- Town and Country, WA16.3 mi · 5,068 people · home $356,800
- Spokane, WA20.5 mi · 228,989 people · home $363,500
- Spokane Valley, WA22.9 mi · 102,976 people · home $382,300
- Airway Heights, WA22.9 mi · 10,757 people · home $348,500
Deer Park questions
Is Deer Park, Washington a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Deer Park scores better for retirees than 26% of Washington towns and quieter than 54%. 18.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.6).
How much does a house cost in Deer Park?
The median owner-occupied home in Deer Park is valued at $347,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $54,391, so homes cost about 6.4 times income. Median rent is $1,006 a month.
What is the weather like in Deer Park?
July highs average 84.2°F and January lows 21.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 22.5 inches of precipitation a year and 47.0 inches of snow.
Does Deer Park get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Deer Park since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on May 31, 1997. The typical Washington town has had 1.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)