Need NW Bomers help

[Diesel Dan]

howdy Fellas



I am considering relocating my family to Spokane. I seems very nice and housing is very resonable My only concerns is the "relocation Crime Index" this is provided by realtor.com Spokane rated 131 and the national average is 100. We are very spoiled as our curent home town has a rating of 11. Our concern is that several less than desirable towns towards Los Angeles are in the 120's. This comes as a suprise that Spokane got this poor of a rating. My questions are to you guys in the Spokane area... How is the crime? is it mostly in the inner city? how about schools for the kids? Climate ? etc... . My business can be operated from any area so employment is not an issue. Any views on all subjects are greatly appreciated.





Thanks



DD

 

[Mad Bomber]

N.W.?

Big Bob live there go to NWBombers.com I'm sure he'll be able to help you. Eric

 

[BIG BOB]

Dan,



I move to the Coeur d'Alene/Spokane area in 1971 from Glendale, CA. I have seen many changes in this area. Crime? Yes, it is definately here. It is mainly in the inner cities. There is lots of acreage within 1/2 hour of Spokane/Coeur d'Alene that is much quieter. We definately have our share of drugs with Meth being a major problem. I have heard that Gang are present, however not dominate and again this is in the inner city.



People say that the Washington Schools are better that Idaho. I don't know for sure. I raised both my boys in Post Falls, Idaho. I wasn't always pleased, however I feel they got a good education.



Climate:

Summer weather usually starts about the middle of June, and last through September. It will get into the low 100's for a couple of days. Average summer temperature is somewhere between 85 and 95 degrees.

Fall starts the end of September first of October. We will get some snow in November, however it usually will not stay on the ground until after the first of the year. Snow will usually last through the end of February and into March. At time's the winter temperature will go down and slightly below 0* for a few days, maybe a week at the most. Average winter daytime tempertures are between 24* and 36*.

March through the middle of June we get some rain, we also get some great spring days like this last weekend. Sunny and 60-70 degrees.



You will definately see the 4 seasons. There is plenty of recreation all through the year, fishing, hunting, hiking, camping, Lots of lakes, water skiing, boating, motorcycling both road and dirt, mountian biking, snow skiing, snowmobiling, and the list goes on. If you can afford it, there is always something to do.



Property prices are definately lower that any where in Calif. I would recommend the outlying areas.



Hope this help. You can always PM me if you would like.

 

[Diesel Dan]

Thanks Big Bob,

This is the type of feedback i am looking for. How about housing values? i know it is not like so cal( our house has doubled in value in 8 years) but what has housing done in the last 10 years?



Based on my research, you can get twice the house on twice the size lot for half the price. It is sure tempting and the wife is from oregon and i am from chicago so the winters are not a new concept.



Thanks again for the imput and have a great day.



Keep the imputs coming



DD

 

[Mr. Brewski]

I dont know about the east side of the state, but on the wet side (Not a spelling error - wet side = west side) I bought a house in 1989 for $73,000 and sold it in 2001 for $156,000.



New house was $215,000 for 2200 Sq/ft on 1. 5 acres.