Livability Score

81
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (6) F
Get the Scoop
Coffee Shop
Mason Jar
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Bahama Joes
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) C-
Anna Dvorak's Tree
Attraction
The Basement
Nightclub
BiMart Arena - Cheney Rodeo
Attraction
Food and Drink (10) F
Eagle's Pub
Bar
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Section 13 Sports Bar
Bar
Monterey Pub N Grub
Bar
Zip's Drive-In
Fast Food
Zombie Juice
Beverages
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Bruchi's
Fast Food
Carl's Jr.
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (4) F
Mitchell's Harvest Foods
Grocery Store
TAJ
Grocery Store
Yoke's
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Parks (24) A+
Veterans Memorial Park
Park
Hagelin Park
Park
Sam Webb Park
Park
Kyle Pugh Park
Park
Sledding Hill
Park
Sutton Park
Park
Moos Field
Park
Centennial Park
Park
Salnave Park
Park
Hibbard Park
Park
Fish Lake Regional Park
Park
Shops (16) D-
Creative Touch
Beauty
Jesse the Barber
Hairdresser
In Style
Hairdresser
Hair Express
Hairdresser
Sears
Department Store
Goodwill
Convenience Store
Super Gas & Groceries
Convenience Store
Cheney's Pet Paradise
Pets
Cheney Feed Store
Pets
Del's Feed
Pets
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Bi-Mart
Department Store
Verizon
Electronics
AT&T
Electronics
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 4.3% take public transportation in Cheney.
Public Transit Stops (91)
Stops & Stations A+
Elm @ C Street (Isle Hall)
Bus Stop
EWU
Bus Stop
Elm @ PUB
Bus Stop
F Street @ 6th
Bus Stop
C Street @ 5th
Bus Stop
Elm @ 7th
Bus Stop
Elm @ 7th
Bus Stop
Washington @ Elm (EWU)
Bus Stop
7th @ I Street
Bus Stop
Washington @ Elm (EWU)
Bus Stop
6th @ Elm
Bus Stop
6TH STREET @ ELM
Bus Stop
Leave Surbeck
Bus Stop
Surbeck Layover
Bus Stop
1st @ C Street CH. LIBRARY
Bus Stop
Washington @ 7th
Bus Stop
1st @ D Street CH. LIBRARY
Bus Stop
1st @ G Street
Bus Stop
6th @ Oak
Bus Stop
6th @ Oak
Bus Stop
1st @ G Street
Bus Stop
Washington @ 7th
Bus Stop
1st @ A Street
Bus Stop
1st @ A Street
Bus Stop
1st @ Union
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
4.3% C-
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cost of living A-

The cost of living in Cheney is 108/100 - which is 8% lower than Washington.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime B

Cheney crime rates are 2,286 per 100k, which is 30% lower than Washington
Property Crime
1,957 crimes per 100k C
Violent Crime
329 crimes per 100k A-
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employment D-

The median income in Cheney is $43,567 - which is 31% lower than Washington.
Med. Household Income
$43,567 F
Unemployment Rate
7.7% F
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (9)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Andrew Martinssen, D.D.S
Dentist
MultiCare Rockwood Clinic - Cheney
Clinic
Cheney Fire Department
Fire Station
Owl Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Redefine Fitness Physical Therapy
Doctor
Mint Condition Dental
Dentist
Spokane County Fire District 3: Station 31
Fire Station
DaBell & Paventy Orthodontics
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B-
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housing B+

Cheney home prices are $225,900 - which is 16% lower than Washington
Home Price
$225,900 A-
Home Appreciation Rate
22% A+
Home Affordability
5.2x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools B+

The Cheney graduation rate is 91% - which is 5% higher than Washington
School Test Scores
53% D
High School Grad. Rates
91% A-
Elementary Schools (5) F
Homeworks
Betz Elementary
Salnave Elementary
Cheney Middle School
High Schools (4) A+
Three Springs High School
Homeworks
Cheney High School
Cheney Open Doors
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ratings C-

Cheney has an overall rating of 61% from 3 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes C-
User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes C
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Cheney, Washington: Idyllic College Town and Natural Beauty 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) Cheney is an idyllic college town in Eastern Washington known for its strong community spirit and a bevy of outdoor recreational activities. I love living in Cheney because of its fun atmosphere and ties to Eastern Washington University. Located just 20 minutes from the Spokane m ...Read More etropolitan area, most residents commute for a variety of job opportunities.

The best area in Cheney is the downtown area, serving as a host to numerous community festivals, as well as the farmers market. Located just blocks from the EWU campus, the downtown area boasts a variety of dining and shopping options. Hikers and runners will delight in the nearby Columbia Plateau Trail and the Fish Lake Trail. In addition to its proximity to Spokane, Cheney is less than 45 minutes away from beautiful Coeur d'Alene, Idaho and its unmatched natural beauty nestled between mountains and a scenic lake. History buffs will appreciate the Cheney Historical Museum, offering a unique look into the traditions of Eastern Washington. Read Less
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      C- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Cheney? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Veterans Memorial Park
      Hagelin Park
      Sam Webb Park
      Kyle Pugh Park
      Sledding Hill
      Sutton Park
      Moos Field
      Centennial Park

      Entertainment

      Anna Dvorak's Tree
      The Basement
      BiMart Arena - Cheney Rodeo

      Food & Drink

      Eagle's Pub
      Jimmy John's
      Section 13 Sports Bar
      Monterey Pub N Grub
      Zip's Drive-In
      Zombie Juice
      McDonald's
      Taco Bell

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Cheney? Of all people who commute, 4.3% take public transportation in Cheney.
      Drive to Work
      69%

      8% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      1% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      13%

      11% higher than the US average

      A- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Cheney? The cost of living in Cheney is 108/100 - which is 8% lower than Washington.
      Cheney
      108

      8% more expensive than average

      Washington
      118

      18% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B Crime

      What is the crime rate in Cheney? Cheney crime rates are 2,286, which are 30% lower than Washington
      Total Crime
      2,286 per 100k people

      equal to the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 44

      equal to the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      12%

      Year over year crime is up

      D- Employment

      What is the median income in Cheney? The median income in Cheney is $43,567 which is 31% lower than Washington.
      Median household income
      $43,56721% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $22,24625% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      8%

      65% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Cheney a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Owl Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Redefine Fitness Physical Therapy

      B+ Housing

      What are Cheney home prices? Cheney home prices are $225,900 - which is 16% lower than Washington
      Median home value
      $225,90022% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9541% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      33%

      48% lower than the US average

      B+ Schools

      Does Cheney have good schools? The Cheney graduation rate is 91% - which is 5% higher than Washington
      High school grad. rates
      91%

      10% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      53%

      11% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      17:1

      5% higher than the US average

      C- User Ratings

      Is Cheney a good place to live? Cheney has an overall rating of 61% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      61%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      60%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      63%

      2 total surveys

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