The Town FilesMead, Washington
Community in Spokane County · population 7,576 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $408,200
- Household income
- $77,045
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 47 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 4
- Median age
- 42.2
Mead is a community of 7,576 people in Spokane County, Washington. The median home is worth $408,200, below the typical Washington town ($475,000). It ranks easier by car than 92% of Washington towns, better for families than 72% of Washington towns.
How Mead 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 Mead is worth $408,200, below the typical Washington town ($475,000). Homes cost about 5.3 times the median household income of $77,045, which is more affordable than 52% of Washington towns. Median rent is $1,445 a month. 92.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Mead | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $408,200 | $475,000 |
| Median rent | $1,445 | $1,597 |
| Median household income | $77,045 | $90,625 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.3× | 5.3× |
| Homeownership | 92.2% | 74.4% |
| Median year built | 1989 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.3% | — |
Who lives in Mead
| People | Mead | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.2 | 40.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.8% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 26.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.9% | 27.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.4% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 11.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.7% | — |
| Work from home | 13.9% | 13.4% |
| Average commute | 25.2 min | 27.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.4% | 93.9% |
Weather in Mead
July highs average 87.1°F and January lows 25.8°F. About 17.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 46.7 inches of snow (typical Washington town: 4.0 in). Expect about 29 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 123 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mead since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Washington town. The strongest, an F1, struck on May 31, 1997 about 9.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 6, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 6 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 31, 1997.
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 Mead itself the ACS puts it at 8.6%.
Public schools in Mead
7 public schools with 3,797 students, about 18.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Spokane High School | 9-12 | 1,457 | 20.2 |
| Mountainside Middle School | 6-8 | 775 | 18.5 |
| Meadow Ridge Elementary | PK-5 | 420 | 16.8 |
| Midway Elementary | K-5 | 403 | 17.5 |
| Colbert Elementary School | K-5 | 396 | 15.2 |
| Creekside Elementary School | PK-5 | 335 | 15.2 |
| Mead Open Doors | 11-12 | 11 | — |
Towns near Mead
- Fairwood, WA3.2 mi · 10,541 people · home $469,100
- Country Homes, WA3.9 mi · 6,251 people · home $429,400
- Town and Country, WA4.9 mi · 5,068 people · home $356,800
- Spokane, WA8.7 mi · 228,989 people · home $363,500
- Spokane Valley, WA9.7 mi · 102,976 people · home $382,300
- Suncrest, WA12.2 mi · 5,413 people · home $522,500
- Otis Orchards-East Farms, WA13.3 mi · 6,299 people · home $430,500
- Deer Park, WA13.4 mi · 4,383 people · home $347,000
Mead questions
Is Mead, Washington a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Mead scores better for retirees than 41% of Washington towns and quieter than 63%. 17.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.2).
How much does a house cost in Mead?
The median owner-occupied home in Mead is valued at $408,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $77,045, so homes cost about 5.3 times income. Median rent is $1,445 a month.
What is the weather like in Mead?
July highs average 87.1°F and January lows 25.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 17.4 inches of precipitation a year and 46.7 inches of snow.
Does Mead get tornadoes?
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mead 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)