According to the Zillow Home Value Index, Washington state’s affordable housing landscape reveals striking patterns when examining neighborhood-level data. You’ll find that even the least expensive neighborhoods have seen remarkable growth over the past 15 years, with some areas experiencing nearly 300% increases in home values since 2010.
You might be surprised to discover that Spokane dominates the affordable housing market in Washington, accounting for 13 of the 25 least expensive neighborhoods. This eastern Washington city offers significantly lower price points than the state’s western urban centers, with home values still ranging from $262,738 to $341,045 in these neighborhoods as of February 2025.
Your potential investment opportunities are highlighted by neighborhoods like Highlands in Longview, which showed the most dramatic growth at nearly 297% since 2010. Even in this list of affordable areas, you’ll notice the median value has risen to around $306,268, reflecting Washington’s overall strong real estate appreciation despite these being the state’s most accessible markets.
25. Kitts Corner, Federal Way
- 2025 Value: $348,042
- 2020 Value: $242,953
- 2015 Value: $127,511
- 2010 Value: $159,668
- % Change 2020-2025: 43.25%
- % Change 2015-2025: 172.95%
- % Change 2010-2025: 117.98%
Nestled in the city of Federal Way between Seattle and Tacoma, Kitts Corner stands as the most expensive neighborhood among our affordable list at $348,042. You would have seen steady appreciation here, with values climbing 43.25% since 2020 and 172.95% since 2015. Interestingly, this neighborhood actually experienced a dip between 2010 and 2015 before rebounding strongly, resulting in a 15-year growth rate of 117.98% that, while impressive, represents the smallest percentage increase among all neighborhoods on this list.
24. Olympic West, Longview
- 2025 Value: $343,528
- 2020 Value: $233,870
- 2015 Value: $129,488
- 2010 Value: $130,917
- % Change 2020-2025: 46.89%
- % Change 2015-2025: 165.30%
- % Change 2010-2025: 162.40%
Located in Longview in southwest Washington, Olympic West offers homes valued at $343,528 as of February 2025. You would find this neighborhood has shown remarkable stability with consistent growth patterns, increasing nearly 47% just since 2020. The area’s values remained almost flat between 2010 and 2015 during the housing recovery, but accelerated dramatically thereafter, resulting in a 162.40% gain over the 15-year period, making it an increasingly desirable location in this industrial city along the Columbia River.
23. Pine Hill, Port Angeles
- 2025 Value: $342,055
- 2020 Value: $218,135
- 2015 Value: $129,273
- 2010 Value: $143,875
- % Change 2020-2025: 56.81%
- % Change 2015-2025: 164.60%
- % Change 2010-2025: 137.74%
Perched on the Olympic Peninsula with views toward the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Pine Hill in Port Angeles has experienced substantial growth to reach $342,055 in 2025. You can see this neighborhood demonstrated one of the strongest five-year growth rates at 56.81% since 2020. Similar to Kitts Corner, Pine Hill saw values decline between 2010 and 2015 during the post-recession recovery before surging upward, resulting in a total 15-year appreciation of 137.74%.
22. Northwest, Spokane
- 2025 Value: $341,045
- 2020 Value: $226,085
- 2015 Value: $130,053
- 2010 Value: $146,943
- % Change 2020-2025: 50.85%
- % Change 2015-2025: 162.24%
- % Change 2010-2025: 132.09%
Positioned in Spokane’s northern section, Northwest neighborhood represents the highest-valued Spokane area on our list at $341,045. You’ll notice this neighborhood experienced robust 50.85% growth over just the past five years as Spokane’s housing market strengthened considerably. After an initial decline from 2010 to 2015, values recovered dramatically, resulting in a 132.09% increase since 2010. This pattern reflects Spokane’s emergence as an increasingly attractive alternative to the high-priced Seattle metropolitan area, with Northwest benefiting from its relatively desirable location within the city.
21. Van Mall, Vancouver
- 2025 Value: $339,416
- 2020 Value: $245,619
- 2015 Value: $146,647
- 2010 Value: $147,458
- % Change 2020-2025: 38.19%
- % Change 2015-2025: 131.45%
- % Change 2010-2025: 130.18%
Situated near Vancouver Mall in southwest Washington across from Portland, Oregon, Van Mall has reached a value of $339,416 by 2025. You would find this neighborhood experienced the most modest five-year growth rate on our list at 38.19% since 2020, suggesting a more measured pace of appreciation. The area’s values remained remarkably stable between 2010 and 2015, unusual for the post-recession period, before accelerating to achieve a 15-year growth rate of 130.18%.
20. Peabody Creek, Port Angeles
- 2025 Value: $337,436
- 2020 Value: $208,737
- 2015 Value: $122,312
- 2010 Value: $131,338
- % Change 2020-2025: 61.66%
- % Change 2015-2025: 175.88%
- % Change 2010-2025: 156.92%
Following the waterway that gives it its name in Port Angeles, Peabody Creek has seen property values climb to $337,436 by 2025. You’d be impressed by this neighborhood’s dramatic five-year growth rate of 61.66% since 2020, among the highest short-term increases on our list. Like several other areas, Peabody Creek experienced a post-recession decline before rebounding powerfully, generating a 15-year appreciation of 156.92%.
19. Third Avenue, Longview
- 2025 Value: $332,229
- 2020 Value: $253,310
- 2015 Value: $172,158
- 2010 Value: Not Available
- % Change 2020-2025: 31.16%
- % Change 2015-2025: 92.98%
- % Change 2010-2025: Not Available
Centered around one of Longview’s main thoroughfares, Third Avenue neighborhood has reached a value of $332,229 in 2025. You would notice this area shows the lowest five-year growth rate at just 31.16% since 2020, suggesting more restrained appreciation compared to other areas on our list. It also demonstrates the lowest ten-year growth rate at 92.98% since 2015. While historical data is incomplete with no 2010 values available, the pattern indicates a neighborhood that has appreciated at a steadier, less dramatic pace than many others in our affordable range, perhaps reflecting more established development patterns in this section of Longview.
18. Peaceful Valley, Spokane
- 2025 Value: $324,648
- 2020 Value: $227,027
- 2015 Value: $141,996
- 2010 Value: $133,098
- % Change 2020-2025: 43.00%
- % Change 2015-2025: 128.63%
- % Change 2010-2025: 143.92%
Tucked alongside the Spokane River west of downtown, Peaceful Valley has seen values rise to $324,648 by 2025. You can observe that this neighborhood experienced moderate growth of 43% over the past five years, aligning with the median rate for areas on our list. Unlike many neighborhoods that saw declines after 2010, Peaceful Valley demonstrated stability with values actually increasing between 2010 and 2015, before accelerating further for a total 15-year appreciation of 143.92%.
17. Saint Helens, Longview
- 2025 Value: $318,997
- 2020 Value: $221,883
- 2015 Value: $117,495
- 2010 Value: $120,537
- % Change 2020-2025: 43.77%
- % Change 2015-2025: 171.50%
- % Change 2010-2025: 164.65%
Named for the nearby volcanic peak visible on clear days, Saint Helens neighborhood in Longview has reached $318,997 by 2025. You would find this area has grown at a solid 43.77% pace since 2020, with particularly strong performance between 2015 and 2020 during the housing recovery. The neighborhood experienced a slight dip between 2010 and 2015 before rallying impressively, resulting in a robust 15-year appreciation of 164.65%.
16. Minnehaha, Spokane
- 2025 Value: $307,536
- 2020 Value: $201,228
- 2015 Value: $111,661
- 2010 Value: $129,189
- % Change 2020-2025: 52.83%
- % Change 2015-2025: 175.42%
- % Change 2010-2025: 138.05%
Located in northeast Spokane with its name derived from a Native American word for “laughing waters,” Minnehaha has grown to $307,536 by 2025. You can see this neighborhood experienced strong recent growth at 52.83% since 2020, indicating accelerating appeal. Like several others, it saw values decline between 2010 and 2015 during the post-recession period before rebounding forcefully, resulting in a solid 15-year appreciation of 138.05%.
15. North Hill, Spokane
- 2025 Value: $305,080
- 2020 Value: $198,019
- 2015 Value: $111,403
- 2010 Value: $119,831
- % Change 2020-2025: 54.07%
- % Change 2015-2025: 173.85%
- % Change 2010-2025: 154.59%
Perched on elevated terrain in north Spokane, North Hill neighborhood has reached a value of $305,080 by 2025. You would find this area has experienced substantial five-year growth of 54.07% since 2020, indicating strong recent momentum. After declining between 2010 and 2015, values accelerated dramatically with a particularly strong recovery period, resulting in a robust 15-year appreciation of 154.59%. This growth trajectory suggests North Hill has capitalized on its elevated position and established character, becoming increasingly attractive as more buyers discover Spokane’s relative affordability compared to western Washington markets.
14. East Central, Spokane
- 2025 Value: $302,991
- 2020 Value: $196,906
- 2015 Value: $101,335
- 2010 Value: $113,515
- % Change 2020-2025: 53.88%
- % Change 2015-2025: 199.00%
- % Change 2010-2025: 166.92%
Spanning the area east of downtown Spokane, East Central neighborhood has climbed to $302,991 in 2025. You can observe this community experienced robust 53.88% growth over the past five years, with particularly impressive ten-year appreciation of 199% since 2015, one of the strongest on our list. The area saw values decline between 2010 and 2015 before surging dramatically, achieving a 15-year appreciation of 166.92%.
13. Pacific Ridge, Des Moines
- 2025 Value: $300,946
- 2020 Value: $211,075
- 2015 Value: $114,342
- 2010 Value: $134,224
- % Change 2020-2025: 42.58%
- % Change 2015-2025: 163.20%
- % Change 2010-2025: 124.21%
Located in Des Moines along Puget Sound between Seattle and Tacoma, Pacific Ridge has reached $300,946 by 2025. You would notice this neighborhood showed moderate five-year growth of 42.58% since 2020, below the median for our list. Like many areas, Pacific Ridge experienced a significant decline between 2010 and 2015 before recovering strongly, resulting in a 15-year appreciation of 124.21% – one of the more modest long-term growth rates among our affordable neighborhoods. This pattern may reflect Pacific Ridge’s position within the greater Seattle metro area, where even “affordable” areas have seen substantial but somewhat restrained growth compared to Spokane’s dramatic appreciation.
12. Springtree, Renton
- 2025 Value: $300,862
- 2020 Value: $207,828
- 2015 Value: Not Available
- 2010 Value: Not Available
- % Change 2020-2025: 44.76%
- % Change 2015-2025: Not Available
- % Change 2010-2025: Not Available
Situated in Renton southeast of Seattle near Lake Washington, Springtree neighborhood has grown to $300,862 by 2025. You can see this area experienced solid five-year growth of 44.76% since 2020, slightly above the median rate for neighborhoods on our list. Unfortunately, historical data is limited with no values available for 2015 or 2010, making longer-term comparisons impossible. Nevertheless, the five-year growth pattern suggests Springtree represents an increasingly valuable option for those seeking relatively affordable housing within the greater Seattle metropolitan area, where prices elsewhere have escalated dramatically.
11. Logan, Spokane
- 2025 Value: $297,234
- 2020 Value: $193,688
- 2015 Value: $104,101
- 2010 Value: $125,329
- % Change 2020-2025: 53.46%
- % Change 2015-2025: 185.53%
- % Change 2010-2025: 137.16%
Adjacent to Gonzaga University in northeast Spokane, Logan neighborhood has reached $297,234 by 2025. You would find this area experienced strong five-year growth of 53.46% since 2020, significantly above average for our list. The neighborhood saw values decline substantially between 2010 and 2015 before recovering dramatically, resulting in a 15-year appreciation of 137.16%.
10. Broadway, Longview
- 2025 Value: $295,608
- 2020 Value: $195,613
- 2015 Value: $97,462
- 2010 Value: $96,157
- % Change 2020-2025: 51.12%
- % Change 2015-2025: 203.31%
- % Change 2010-2025: 207.42%
Centered around one of Longview’s main commercial corridors, Broadway neighborhood has grown to $295,608 by 2025. You can observe this area experienced substantial five-year growth of 51.12% since 2020, with remarkable ten-year growth of 203.31% since 2015. Unlike many neighborhoods, Broadway showed stability between 2010 and 2015, before accelerating dramatically to achieve an impressive 15-year appreciation of 207.42%, among the highest on our list. This strong performance suggests Broadway has undergone significant revitalization, transforming from one of the most affordable neighborhoods in 2010 to one showing consistent, powerful appreciation throughout the recovery period.
9. West Central, Spokane
- 2025 Value: $294,590
- 2020 Value: $191,291
- 2015 Value: $98,554
- 2010 Value: $116,824
- % Change 2020-2025: 54.00%
- % Change 2015-2025: 198.91%
- % Change 2010-2025: 152.17%
Located just west of downtown Spokane across the Spokane River, West Central has reached $294,590 by 2025. You would find this historically working-class neighborhood experienced strong five-year growth of 54% since 2020, with particularly impressive ten-year appreciation of nearly 199% since 2015, among the highest on our list. The area saw values decline between 2010 and 2015 before surging dramatically, achieving a solid 15-year appreciation of 152.17%.
8. Nevada-Lidgerwood, Spokane
- 2025 Value: $293,585
- 2020 Value: $190,689
- 2015 Value: $104,413
- 2010 Value: $127,062
- % Change 2020-2025: 53.96%
- % Change 2015-2025: 181.18%
- % Change 2010-2025: 131.06%
Stretching across northern Spokane with residential streets named after states, Nevada-Lidgerwood neighborhood has grown to $293,585 by 2025. You can see this established area experienced substantial five-year growth of 53.96% since 2020, with impressive ten-year appreciation of 181.18%. Like several Spokane neighborhoods, Nevada-Lidgerwood saw values decline between 2010 and 2015 before rebounding dramatically, resulting in a solid 15-year growth rate of 131.06%.
7. Lakeview, Renton
- 2025 Value: $292,110
- 2020 Value: $206,334
- 2015 Value: $98,532
- 2010 Value: $111,815
- % Change 2020-2025: 41.57%
- % Change 2015-2025: 196.46%
- % Change 2010-2025: 161.24%
Situated in Renton with views toward Lake Washington, Lakeview neighborhood has reached $292,110 by 2025. You would notice this area experienced more modest five-year growth of 41.57% since 2020, but exceptional ten-year growth of 196.46% since 2015, among the highest on our list. The neighborhood saw values decline between 2010 and 2015 before accelerating dramatically, resulting in a robust 15-year appreciation of 161.24%.
6. Emerson-Garfield, Spokane
- 2025 Value: $287,002
- 2020 Value: $189,744
- 2015 Value: $99,867
- 2010 Value: $116,577
- % Change 2020-2025: 51.26%
- % Change 2015-2025: 187.38%
- % Change 2010-2025: 146.19%
Located just north of downtown Spokane, Emerson-Garfield neighborhood has grown to $287,002 by 2025. You can observe this centrally-located area experienced strong five-year growth of 51.26% since 2020, with robust ten-year appreciation of 187.38% since 2015. The neighborhood saw values decline between 2010 and 2015 before recovering dramatically, resulting in solid 15-year growth of 146.19%.
5. Whitman, Spokane
- 2025 Value: $275,453
- 2020 Value: $177,759
- 2015 Value: $93,990
- 2010 Value: $112,515
- % Change 2020-2025: 54.96%
- % Change 2015-2025: 193.07%
- % Change 2010-2025: 144.81%
Situated in northeast Spokane and named after the missionary Marcus Whitman, the Whitman neighborhood has reached a value of $275,453 by 2025. You would find this area experienced strong five-year growth of nearly 55% since 2020, among the highest short-term increases on our list. Following the pattern of many Spokane neighborhoods, Whitman saw values decline between 2010 and 2015 before rebounding dramatically, with an exceptional ten-year growth rate of 193.07% since 2015. This 15-year appreciation of 144.81% demonstrates Whitman’s transformation as more buyers have recognized the value opportunity in this traditionally affordable section of Spokane.
4. Hillyard, Spokane
- 2025 Value: $275,115
- 2020 Value: $173,302
- 2015 Value: $87,732
- 2010 Value: $104,556
- % Change 2020-2025: 58.75%
- % Change 2015-2025: 213.58%
- % Change 2010-2025: 163.13%
Originally its own town before being annexed by Spokane in 1924, Hillyard has grown to a value of $275,115 by 2025. You can observe this historically industrial area experienced exceptional recent growth of 58.75% since 2020, among the highest five-year increases on our list. The neighborhood showed remarkable ten-year growth of 213.58% since 2015, the second-highest decade-long appreciation among these affordable areas. After an initial decline between 2010 and 2015, values surged dramatically, resulting in a strong 15-year appreciation of 163.13%.
3. Bemiss, Spokane
- 2025 Value: $273,811
- 2020 Value: $173,774
- 2015 Value: $89,347
- 2010 Value: $108,626
- % Change 2020-2025: 57.57%
- % Change 2015-2025: 206.46%
- % Change 2010-2025: 152.07%
Tucked into northeast Spokane near Hillyard, the Bemiss neighborhood has reached $273,811 by 2025. You would find this area experienced substantial five-year growth of 57.57% since 2020, with particularly impressive ten-year appreciation of 206.46% since 2015, among the highest decade-long increases on our list. Like many neighbors, Bemiss saw values decline between 2010 and 2015 before recovering dramatically, achieving a solid 15-year growth rate of 152.07%.
2. Highlands, Longview
- 2025 Value: $264,649
- 2020 Value: $171,332
- 2015 Value: $65,436
- 2010 Value: $66,716
- % Change 2020-2025: 54.47%
- % Change 2015-2025: 304.44%
- % Change 2010-2025: 296.68%
Positioned on elevated terrain in Longview in southwest Washington, Highlands neighborhood has grown to $264,649 by 2025. You can observe this area experienced strong five-year growth of 54.47% since 2020, but its longer-term performance is truly exceptional. With astonishing ten-year growth of 304.44% since 2015 and 15-year appreciation of 296.68% since 2010 – both the highest rates among all neighborhoods on our list – Highlands demonstrates the most dramatic transformation from an extremely affordable area to one showing consistent, powerful value increases.
1. Chief Garry Park, Spokane
- 2025 Value: $262,738
- 2020 Value: $172,794
- 2015 Value: $87,716
- 2010 Value: $103,822
- % Change 2020-2025: 52.05%
- % Change 2015-2025: 199.53%
- % Change 2010-2025: 153.07%
Named for Chief Spokane Garry, a 19th-century Native American leader, Chief Garry Park represents the most affordable neighborhood on our list at $262,738 in 2025. You would find this east Spokane community experienced strong five-year growth of 52.05% since 2020, with remarkable ten-year appreciation of 199.53% since 2015, nearly tripling in value over that period. The neighborhood saw values decline between 2010 and 2015 before surging dramatically, resulting in robust 15-year growth of 153.07%. This pattern demonstrates Chief Garry Park’s evolution from one of Washington’s most affordable neighborhoods to an area showing consistent strong appreciation, while still remaining the most accessible entry point among these 25 communities.
