Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA local economy
84th
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA ranks in the 84th percentile of United States metros as of September 2026, with momentum falling over the past 12 months.
Business formation
New business applications or registrations was 15,006 in January 2025, up 28.3% from January 2024.
Building permits
Dwelling units authorized by permit was 442 in July 2026.
Employment
Payrolled or covered employment was 252,334 in January 2026.
New business applications or registrations was 15,006 in January 2025, up 28.3% from January 2024. Dwelling units authorized by permit was 442 in July 2026.
Frequently asked questions
- How does Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA rank among United States metros?
- Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA ranks in the 84th percentile of United States metros as of September 2026, with momentum falling over the past 12 months.
- What is the new business applications or registrations in Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA?
- New business applications or registrations in Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA was 15,006 in January 2025.
- What is the dwelling units authorized by permit in Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA?
- Dwelling units authorized by permit in Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA was 442 in July 2026.
- What is the payrolled or covered employment in Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA?
- Payrolled or covered employment in Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA was 252,334 in January 2026.
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Sources and methodology
- U.S. Census Bureau — Business Formation Statistics (BFS)
- U.S. Census Bureau — Building Permits Survey (BPS), CBSA monthly
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), national all-industry
Method: 2026.09. Updated 2026-09-10. Coverage: 100% of weighted components available.
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