Cheney, WA

Cheney, Washington

Cheney, Washington, in Spokane county, is 13 miles SW of Spokane, Washington (center to center) and 222 miles E of Seattle, Washington. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Spokane metropolitan area. Cheney contains a population of approximately 8,832.

The People and Families of Cheney

In Cheney, about 30% of adults are married. Unmarried people abound in Cheney.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cheney had a median family income of $37,935. Interestingly, lots of people in Cheney have Bachelor's degrees (or better).

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Cheney favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $2,000. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Cheney Housing

Cheney has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 37% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments.

Commuting

In Cheney, 75% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Cheney -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 9%
Low Property Crime (vs. State)	Top 10%

Comparative Profile of Cheney, WA

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Cheney Almanac

Cheney Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Cheney Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Cheney residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Cheney, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Starbucks in Cheney

Cheney High Schools (2004)

CHENEY HIGH SCHOOL
460 N SIXTH ST
509-559-4000
Serves 1,074 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 19.2

CHENEY ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL
520 FOURTH STREET
509-235-6205
A Non-traditional School
Serves 72 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 18

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