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Airway Heights, WA


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Airway Heights, Washington

Airway Heights, Washington, in Spokane county, is 7 miles W of Spokane, Washington (center to center) and 220 miles E of Seattle, Washington. The city is conveniently located inside the Spokane metropolitan area. There are an estimated 4,500 people in Airway Heights.

The People and Families of Airway Heights

In Airway Heights, about 23% of adults are married.

Approximately 21% of Airway Heights is non-white. In Washington, the city is known for its racial diversity.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in Airway Heights than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Airway Heights had a median family income of $31,344. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in Airway Heights, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Airway Heights Housing

Approximately 57% of housing in Airway Heights is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years.

Commuting

In Airway Heights, 88% of commuters drive to work. Airway Heights is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike.

High Points

Airway Heights strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Washington):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyAirway Heights Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyAirway Heights Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Airway Heights Public Transportation Use
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 16%Airway Heights Low Property Crime
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Airway Heights Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Airway Heights, WA

Comparing Airway Heights to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Racial Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Age of the Population24
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size76
Portion of People Married33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better22
Median Family Income21
People Above Poverty22
College Educated Adults21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use107
Walking and Biking to Work97
Working at Home87
Short Commute Times76

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built97
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals63
People Living Alone55
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
Affordability of Property Taxes47
Affordability of Rents36

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime78
Low Property Crime59

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