Deer Park, WA

Deer Park, Washington

Deer Park, Washington, in Spokane county, is 20 miles N of Spokane, Washington (center to center) and 226 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. Deer Park contains a population of approximately 3,017.

The People and Families of Deer Park

In Deer Park, about 55% of adults are married. Deer Park has a large-family feeling.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Deer Park had a median family income of $37,820. If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Deer Park.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Deer Park favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,300. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Deer Park Housing

Deer Park has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 64% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Rents in the city tend toward the low side for Washington.

Commuting

In Deer Park, 90% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Deer Park, WA

Comparing Deer Park 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
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
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
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Deer Park Almanac

Deer Park Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Deer Park Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Deer Park Hospitals

DEER PARK HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Church)
1015 EAST D STREET
(509) 276-5061
Emergency Service: Yes

Deer Park High Schools (2004)

DEER PARK HIGH SCHOOL
S. 800 WEBER ROAD
509-276-2959
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 641 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 23.7

DEER PARK HOME LINK PROGRAM
N. 428 MAIN STREET
509-276-5051
A Non-traditional School
Serves 251 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 83.7

Deer Park Colleges

(List of All Washington Colleges)

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